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  • metrics
    metrics
    noun
    the science of meter.
  • -metrics
    -metrics
    a combining form with the meaning “the science of measuring” that specified by the initial element.
Synonyms

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

Vocabulary lists containing metrics

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Example Sentences

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SoFi Technologies sank 15% even as key performance metrics met or exceeded analysts’ forecasts.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

However, an F1 car is constantly developed throughout a season, and once it hits the track, one of the key metrics that defines how that happens is driver feedback.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

“In our view, OCBC’s solid balance sheet and sound asset quality metrics offer investors a good defensive hideout while still benefiting from the influx of liquidity and wealth flows into the country,” RHB says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

By all metrics, the Wegovy pill is considered one of the most successful pharmaceutical launches of all time.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 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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