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  • metrics
    metrics
    noun
    the science of meter.
  • -metrics
    -metrics
    a combining form with the meaning “the science of measuring” that specified by the initial element.
Synonyms

metrics

1 American  
[me-triks] / ˈmɛ trɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

  1. the science of meter.

  2. the art of metrical composition.

-metrics 2 American  

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

    biometrics; econometrics.
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

Vocabulary lists containing metrics

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Example Sentences

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SoFi Technologies sank 15% even as key performance metrics met or exceeded analysts’ forecasts.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

That’s called strength of schedule, and advanced metrics such as KenPom, NET and Wins Above Bubble usually favor power conference schools.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

However, an F1 car is constantly developed throughout a season, and once it hits the track, one of the key metrics that defines how that happens is driver feedback.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

“In our view, OCBC’s solid balance sheet and sound asset quality metrics offer investors a good defensive hideout while still benefiting from the influx of liquidity and wealth flows into the country,” RHB says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

He has done this right through the age of No Child Left Behind and of unyielding educational metrics, which seems to me an act of utter subversion and unwavering conviction of purpose.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

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