Metrics

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛtrɪk/

Metrics (noun)

  1. A system of measuring things, often using meters, liters, and grams.
  2. A standard used to evaluate or compare performance, progress, or quality.

Examples

  • The metric is used worldwide for scientific calculations.
  • Switching to the metric simplifies international trade.

Common collocations: metric system, metric conversion, key metric, track metrics, performance metric

Metrics (adjective)

  1. Describing something that uses the system of meters, liters, and grams.

Examples

  • Metric measurements are standard in most countries.
  • The recipe uses metric units for accuracy.

Synonyms of Metrics

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Metrics

  • — used when referring to systems not based on the metric system