metrics
noun
the science of meter.
metrics
1 American
[me-triks]
/ ˈmɛ trɪks /
noun
(used with a singular verb)
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the science of meter.
-
the art of metrical composition.
-metrics
2
American
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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Senior leaders feel growing pressure to show productivity and increase metrics such as revenue per employee.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
“The key metrics we monitor for AI are actually accelerating,” he said during an interview with MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
When asked what percentage recovery rate would be considered a success, the bodies said they would measure success via various metrics including shoreline surveys.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
By most metrics, measles in the U.S. is out of control.
From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2026
He has done this right through the age of No Child Left Behind and of unyielding educational metrics, which seems to me an act of utter subversion and unwavering conviction of purpose.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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