-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

Although there has been a sharp increase in homes newly-listed for sale, as well as more sales agreed to, both metrics remain below last year’s levels, Zoopla said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Business operating profit—one of the company’s preferred metrics, which strips out exceptional items—rose 12.7% to 2.34 billion euros compared with the prior-year period.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many companies use performance metrics, so there is a good chance your manager already knows you’re killing those KPIs.

From The Wall Street Journal

The rise of social-media influencers and performers has forced immigration officials to reckon with new metrics like subscriber counts.

From The Wall Street Journal

A beat on any or all of those metrics will help.

From Barron's