metrics
noun
the science of meter.
metrics
1 American
[me-triks]
/ ˈmɛ trɪks /
noun
(used with a singular verb)
-
the science of meter.
-
the art of metrical composition.
-metrics
2
American
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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A decade ago, pharmaceutical roll-ups like Valeant convinced analysts to exclude amortization from their alternative earnings metrics, even on newly bought drug patents near expiration.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
“One likely contributor is the addition of specific details, such as key metrics, achievements and details about your professional career,” Peter Duris, CEO and co-founder of Kickresume, told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
Trackside general manager and chief engineer Shintaro Orihara says Honda "observed a step forward in terms of performance from our metrics".
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
It does, however, improve Algonquin’s credit metrics, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 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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