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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

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Your car’s sensors, cameras and microphones record your speed, how you drive, where you’re going, who’s with you, what you say, and biological metrics such as facial expression, weight and heart rate.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

Henry is captivated by RBIs and winning percentages, but today a stat nerd can go down so many rabbit holes, from exit velocity to spin rate and other metrics captured by modern technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

City Controller Kenneth Mejia in 2023 called for a reboot of that earlier plan, saying it lacked clear metrics for tracking progress toward goals.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

What’s Next: Banks’ credit metrics are holding up.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Jasmine says, sitting down next to me and eyeing our metrics page.

From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan

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