performance indicator

British  

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

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Example Sentences

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

"It is far from being scientifically accurate as a performance indicator, while being very harmful to the athletes affected," she said.

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2025

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