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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Even by historical metrics, however, the S&P 500’s latest run has been a big one.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
The National Foundation for Credit Counseling produces a quarterly financial stress forecast that predicts credit-card delinquency risk based on client metrics from credit-counseling groups.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
BNP Paribas analyst Andrew DeGasperi shared in comments to MarketWatch that, despite the company’s strong internal-growth metrics, management’s guidance was “clearly designed to reset expectations” for when the company reports its fourth-quarter earnings this summer.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
The company’s rings track metrics such as heart rate and skin temperature, and are intended to help improve sleep and reduce stress.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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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