metric

noun

ˈme-trik How to pronounce metric (audio)
Definition of metricnext
as in criterion
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared according to the usual metrics by which we judge fiction, this novel is an utter failure

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Recent Examples of metric On Wednesday, Tillman won nine duels — the most of anyone who played on either side — and had five dangerous interceptions, a metric used in soccer that accounts for stopping an attack. — Darren Sabedra, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 By every metric, Blubaugh is blossoming into an almost indispensable piece of the Astros’ attempt to stay afloat in the American League playoff hunt. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Nervous system training has moved from clinical biofeedback labs to everyday wrist wearables, with brands like Oura, WHOOP and Apollo Neuro reframing stress as a trainable fitness metric. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 Ford also changed its bonus structure, tying executive compensation more closely to quality metrics, including those for new executives from Whirlpool and Johnson Controls who brought additional quality expertise. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for metric
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metric
  1. criterion
  2. standard
  3. benchmark
  4. measure
Noun
  • Candidates receiving the funding must abide by expenditure limits and adhere to the criteria set by statute, ordinance or charter to demonstrate broad support, such as demonstrate a large number of small dollar contributions.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Critics say the test rewards the smallest slice of the problem while ignoring Scope 3, the 80% to 95% of a producer's emissions that come from burning its fuel, and note the criteria echo the oil industry's own lobbying.
    — Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of criterion
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  • In March, the administration filed a new lawsuit again trying to block California’s ability to set stricter-than-federal emissions standards for cars.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • And an Air Quality Alert was issued midday Thursday, due to ground level ozone concentrations reaching unhealthy standards, NWS forecasters say.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026
Definition of standard
Noun
  • Over time, colleges have steadily reduced the number of objective benchmarks available for comparing applicants while increasing the role of institutional judgment.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Les Caves du Roy at Hôtel Byblos is an undisputed institution—open since 1967 and still the benchmark for a proper Saint-Tropez night out.
    — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Definition of benchmark
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  • The agency also adopted additional security measures, such as surrounding the president with bullet-resistant glass at outdoor events.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Rodríguez said emergency economic measures will include relief funds for victims and temporary waivers on documentation and property registration fees to facilitate housing relocation.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
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“Metric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metric. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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