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  metrics

  noun

  the science of meter.
• -metrics
  -metrics

  a combining form with the meaning “the science of measuring” that specified by the initial element.

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; see origin at metric ², -ics

Origin of -metrics²

see origin at -metric, -ics

Example Sentences

This week is light on the earnings front, but markets will be watching two other metrics instead: inflation and emotions.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

For the second half, Raspberry Pi expects unit metrics to be moderate as memory inventory purchased at a lower cost in previous periods is depleted, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Yet in spite of that media shift, 60 Minutes remained widely viewed and successful across all metrics.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Damodaran also took a shot at those who complain about the stretched valuation metrics.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 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