as in standards
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 metrics
The six nominees were selected from among the 25 most popular podcasts deemed eligible and include both audio-only and video podcasts, based on Luminate listener metrics.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
Petch suggests looking beyond the usual metrics, such as inflation rates and the Federal Reserve policy.
—Sharon Wu, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
In theory, these shocks are supposed to fade, and the greater good is served by merely bandaging the complaints of lower-income groups until the headline metrics herald an apparent return to normalcy.
—Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
However, the text of his Wednesday order caps salaries at current levels and ties future executive incentive compensation to delivery and production metrics.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Clarke’s advanced metrics are outstanding.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
By turning raw metrics into personalized insights, the app helps users understand how small daily habits add up over time.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
By most metrics, the Panthers were inconsistent.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
The company says Body Scan 2 is HIPAA- and GDPR-compliant and is pending FDA approval for certain metrics.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metrics
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Capping those rates could backfire, resulting in significantly stricter lending standards and making credit unavailable to lower-income people or those with lower credit scores.—
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Beyond money, other issues expected to be hammered out in CBA talks include the length of the season, facility and travel standards, retirement benefits and changes to rookie deals.—
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It was later determined, however, that the case did not meet authorities' acceptance criteria at the time.—
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Prosecutors said last weekend that the legal criteria to detain the bar's owners had so far not been met.—
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Publish benchmarks, timelines, and consequences.—
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Engagement without benchmarks can become a reward for inertia.—
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“Metrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metrics. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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