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
While the company has historically traded at negative or triple-digit price-to-earnings ratios, its valuation metrics are improving.
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
With a population of just 2.6 million and one of the smallest economies in Europe, Moldova barely registers by most European Union metrics.
—Byandra Timu, Fortune Europe, 4 Nov. 2024
The metrics were divided into seven categories: student selectivity, cost and financing, faculty resources, campus safety, campus experience, educational outcomes and career outcomes.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
DuPont’s performance on profitability metrics shined, with the better-than-expected operating EBITDA and earnings results for the quarter compounded by an increase to management’s full-year outlook on both metrics.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
With a population of just 2.6 million and one of the smallest economies in Europe, Moldova barely registers by most European Union metrics.
—Byandra Timu, Fortune Europe, 4 Nov. 2024
The metrics were divided into seven categories: student selectivity, cost and financing, faculty resources, campus safety, campus experience, educational outcomes and career outcomes.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
DuPont’s performance on profitability metrics shined, with the better-than-expected operating EBITDA and earnings results for the quarter compounded by an increase to management’s full-year outlook on both metrics.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metric
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The award had been delayed because none of the nominees under consideration in 1921 was found to have met the criteria. 1923: Alice Coachman, the first African American woman to win an Olympic gold medal, was born in Albany, Georgia.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
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This requires developing criteria that help prioritize which tasks belong inside the IHA and which can be outsourced.Andrea Ruskin, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Prized for their professional discipline and robust service, their staff consistently upholds the highest safety standards, ensuring high-quality fire watch services for events, construction sites, dispensaries, and hot work.Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Givaudan committed to paying for structural damages caused by the explosion, but Leonard was still pressed by residents to address concerns about the company's safety standards.Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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In an emergency stop, the Vanquish’s Brembo carbon ceramic brakes halt progress from 100 kph (62 mph) in less than 30 meters (98.4 feet), a common European benchmark for truly superlative braking.Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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As of Wednesday, Wall Street traders were nearly unanimous that the Fed would cut the federal funds rate, which acts as a benchmark for other borrowing rates in the economy, by a quarter-point.Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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These actions can range from initial fire control measures and coordinating evacuations to contacting the fire department.Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The space heaters were sold in black and white and measure from 9 inches to 26 inches in height, depending on the model.Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Metric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metric. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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