metrics

¹ 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 ² 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 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; metric ², -ics

Origin of -metrics²

-metric, -ics

Example Sentences

“The topic of oil prices and the economy is all that matters for now,” they said, adding that earnings and other financial metrics “will all matter again shortly.”

From MarketWatch

And it isn’t merely the pitcher’s willingness to go to bat for his team and country, all the metrics make his case, too.

From Los Angeles Times

For decades, Wall Street judged the companies on how big they could grow, focusing on metrics including parcel volume and revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal

Garner comfortably tops the Toffees' metrics this season for everything from touches and tackles, to chances created and expected assists.

From BBC

Although the discount retailer posted quarterly earnings and sales that beat analysts’ expectations, its fiscal-year outlook underwhelmed investors across several key metrics.

From Barron's