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metrics — A set of numbers or measurements that give information about a particular process or activity

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A set of numbers or measurements that give information about a particular process or activity

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɛtrɪks/

Example Sentences

  • My boss loves metrics so much, he probably measures how many times he blinks per meeting.
  • The construction project's safety metrics improved significantly after new regulations were implemented.
  • She tracks her fitness metrics daily, from steps taken to calories burned.

metrics

NOUN

[/ˈmɛtrɪks/]

A set of numbers or measurements that give information about a particular process or activity

The marketing team reviews the campaign's metrics on a glowing dashboard screen.
💡 Concept

The marketing team reviews the campaign's metrics on a glowing dashboard screen.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈmɛtrɪks/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmɛtrɪks/

🌳Etymology

Rootmetr
Suffix--ics

Origin

From Greek 'metron' meaning measure, combined with '-ics' suffix indicating a system or science.

Breakdown

metr- (measure) + -ics (system/science)

🎵Rhyme

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🔗Collocations

performance metrics
key metrics
measure metrics
track metrics
quality metrics
based on metrics

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My boss loves metrics so much, he probably measures how many times he blinks per meeting.”

“The construction project's safety metrics improved significantly after new regulations were implemented.”

“She tracks her fitness metrics daily, from steps taken to calories burned.”

😄 Fun example

“In the world of the Matrix, everything really is just metrics - numbers, codes, and data streams.”

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