metric-based
|met-ric-based|
/ˈmɛtrɪkˌbeɪst/
based on measures
Etymology
'metric-based' originates from English, combining 'metric' (from Greek 'metron' meaning 'measure') and 'based' (from Old French 'base' via Latin 'basis' meaning 'foundation').
'metric' entered English via French and Late Latin from Greek 'metron'; 'base' entered English via Old French 'base' from Latin 'basis'. These elements were combined in modern English to form the compound adjective 'metric-based'.
Initially, 'metric' meant 'measure' and 'base' meant 'foundation'; combined in modern usage they evolved to mean 'founded on measurements' or 'based on metrics'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
based on metrics; using quantitative measures or numerical indicators as the primary basis for evaluation, comparison, or decision-making.
The company adopted a metric-based approach to evaluate employee performance.
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