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  metrics

  noun

  the science of meter.
• -metrics
  -metrics

  a combining form with the meaning “the science of measuring” that specified by the initial element.

metrics

¹ American  

[me-triks] / ˈmɛ trɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. the science of meter.

2. the art of metrical composition.

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-metrics ² American  

1. a combining form with the meaning “the science of measuring” that specified by the initial element.

   biometrics; econometrics.

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metrics British  

/ ˈmɛtrɪks /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) prosody the art of using poetic metre

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Etymology

Origin of metrics¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; see origin at metric ², -ics

Origin of -metrics²

see origin at -metric, -ics

Example Sentences

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metrics

"We improved performance across our key financial metrics," he said, singling out gains in net revenue and operating income among others.

From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026

The analysis looked at where homes are spending the longest time on the market and where sellers are more likely to offer price cuts, among other metrics.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026

However, Gary Black, managing partner at the Future Fund and a former Tesla investor, called such metrics “largely irrelevant.”

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026

Unified’s revised plan must identify “the exact actions, responsible departments, timelines and measurable performance metrics for executing each proposed expenditure reduction or revenue enhancement,” Duardo’s letter said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 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