-metrics

¹ 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 ² 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 British  

/ ˈmɛtrɪks /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of -metrics¹

-metric, -ics

Origin of metrics¹

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

Example Sentences

“We think policymakers are signaling more tolerance for currency strength, and the CNY is one of the most undervalued currencies according to our metrics,” Suwanapruti says in a research report.

From The Wall Street Journal

Henry McVey, an economist at the private-equity firm KKR, studies figures on hiring and other metrics from the companies KKR invests in.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Swiss pharma major said Wednesday that it expects its core operating profit—one of its preferred metrics, which strips out exceptional items—for 2026 to decline by a low single digit.

From The Wall Street Journal

Both metrics beat expectations, with a FactSet analysts’ forecast looking for net profit at 25.52 billion kroner on sales of 76.85 billion kroner.

From The Wall Street Journal

The CEO change “is no less dramatic” than the heavy pressure on PayPal’s financial metrics, wrote Mizuho analyst Dan Dolev.

From MarketWatch