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performance indicator

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noun

a quantitative or qualitative measurement, or any other criterion, by which the performance, efficiency, achievement, etc of a person or organization can be assessed, often by comparison with an agreed standard or target

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While the backlog metric is still a relevant key performance indicator, it doesn’t give investors an insight into how much AI is contributing to revenue growth as opposed to other factors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

"We've had 20 years of really focusing on the carbon cycle and the carbon footprint is now a critical key performance indicator in every area of business," Truelove explained.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

And while Beijing has vowed to “notably” increase household spending, the lack of a target makes this an “aspirational goal” rather than a key performance indicator for China’s political system, Hirson said.

From Barron's ● Mar. 5, 2026

IHG's global revenue per available room - a key performance indicator for the hotel industry - was up 10.5% in the third quarter compared with last year.

From Reuters ● Oct. 20, 2023

Microsoft is adding a new game performance indicator to its Xbox app on Windows today that will let you know if a title plays well on your PC before you go ahead and download it.

From The Verge ● Jun. 16, 2022

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