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metric
1[me-trik]
noun
Often metrics a standard for measuring or evaluating something, especially one that uses figures or statistics.
new metrics for gauging an organization’s diversity;
pretty good by any metric.
metric
2[me-trik]
adjective
pertaining to distance.
metric geometry.
noun
Mathematics.a nonnegative real-valued function having properties analogous to those of the distance between points on a real line, as the distance between two points being independent of the order of the points, the distance between two points being zero if, and only if, the two points coincide, and the distance between two points being less than or equal to the sum of the distances from each point to an arbitrary third point.
-metric
3a combining form occurring in adjectives that correspond to nouns ending in -meter (barometric ) or -metry (geometric ).
metric
/ ˈɛٰɪ /
adjective
of or relating to the metre or metric system
maths denoting or relating to a set containing pairs of points for each of which a non-negative real number ρ( x, y ) (the distance) can be defined, satisfying specific conditions
noun
maths the function ρ( x, y ) satisfying the conditions of membership of such a set (a metric space )
metric
Relating to the meter or the metric system.
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
In an Instagram post, external on the day of the verdict, Jakob chose another metric.
Moreover, by some metrics, Donald Trump has actually expanded his base of support among the most disgruntled and alienated members of the American public.
His advanced metrics are equally encouraging, ranking top-five in outs above average and defensive runs saved.
In its conclusion, the report says the department is safe based on metrics, such as mortality data.
It also was expected to prevent the release of 395 million metric tons of carbon emissions — roughly the amount released by 100 coal plants in a year.
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When To Use
The combining form -metric is used like a suffix meaning “of or relating to a measure or the process of measurement.” It denotes the adjective form of words ending in -meter and -metry. The form -metric is often used in scientific terms.The form -metric comes from Greek -metrikos, meaning “of or relating to measure.” Find out how -metrikos is related to diameter, isometric, and metronome at our entries for these words.What are variants of -metric?While -metric doesn't have any variants, it's related to the form -metrics, as in biometrics. Want to know more? Read our 51Թs That Use article for -metrics.
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