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performance indicator

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noun

  1. 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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

Image: Microsoft Not every game will have a performance indicator immediately, though.

From The Verge Jun. 16, 2022

Hipcamp’s core key performance indicator, or K.P.I., is “nights outside.”

From The New Yorker Dec. 2, 2019

By promising repeatedly to "stop the boats", he has set himself a very ambitious key performance indicator should he be elected prime minister.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2013

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