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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

A combined United-American would represent the world’s largest airline in several metrics, including passengers served.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 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

Discovery acquisition now behind Netflix, investors are turning their attention to more traditional metrics like engagement as the streamer prepares to report its first-quarter earnings after market close on Thursday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Any system that constricts teachers—holds them to small-bore metrics, punishes them for forces outside their control, discourages their creativity and spontaneity, chips away at their humanity—is a bad system.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

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