Definition & Meaning of "Metric"

Metric

/ˈmɛtɹɪk/

/ˈmetrɪk/

a standard of measurement that is based on the kilogram, the meter, and the liter

a decimal unit of measurement of the metric system (based on meters and kilograms and seconds)

a function of a topological space that gives, for any two points in the space, a value equal to the distance between them

based on a system using units like meters, grams, and liters

the rhythmic arrangement of syllables

Example

The effectiveness of the marketing campaign is measurable through metrics such as click-through rates and conversions.

Questions remain about the true efficacy of the advertising campaign due to the lack of metrics collected.

During the presentation, the speaker used software to crop out specific data points for a clearer representation of the key metrics.

The company promises to distribute bonuses fair and square based on performance metrics.

Disparate data sources made drawing conclusions difficult until they could standardize metrics.

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