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 full scope of the layoffs isn’t yet clear, but some employees said internal metrics show the count of reductions thus far in the thousands.

From The Wall Street Journal

And a big idea of my role there is not just to report on results, but to make sure the entire company understands what’s driving it—even understands the financial metrics.

From The Wall Street Journal

Although Lloyd may not care to look at them, there are all sorts of fancy metrics that illustrate exactly how odd it is for Arizona to mothball the 3-pointer.

From The Wall Street Journal

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization—one of the company’s preferred metrics—rose to 4.57 billion zloty from 4.10 billion zloty.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company projected overall stable revenue and earnings for 2026 considering macroeconomic expectations, but said both metrics would grow when considering continuing operations.

From The Wall Street Journal