metrics
noun
the science of meter.
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metrics
1 American
[me-triks]
/ ˈmɛ trɪks /
noun
(used with a singular verb)
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the science of meter.
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the art of metrical composition.
-metrics
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metrics
British
/ ˈmɛtrɪks /
noun
Etymology
Origin of metrics1
First recorded in 1895–1900; see origin at metric 2, -ics
Origin of -metrics2
Vocabulary lists containing metrics
Example Sentences
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In the long run, SpaceX is targeting gross profit margins of 70% and net income margins of 45%, about 10 percentage points better than Alphabet on both metrics.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Yet in spite of that media shift, 60 Minutes remained widely viewed and successful across all metrics.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
Damodaran also took a shot at those who complain about the stretched valuation metrics.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Ahmed observes the large contracts create an annual recurring revenue headwind when they finish, and tells clients in a note that he sees the on-demand GPU pool return metrics as more attractive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
They taught metrics and agriculture: how to count potatoes, how to pave roads, chop wood, till the soil.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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