metrics
|met-rics|
/ˈmɛtrɪks/
(metric)
measurement standard
Etymology
'metrics' originates from Modern English, ultimately from Late Latin 'metricus' and from Greek 'metron', where 'metron' meant 'measure'.
'metrics' changed from Late Latin 'metricus' and Middle French 'métrique' (and Middle English 'metric'/'metrick') and eventually became the modern English plural noun 'metrics'.
Initially related to 'pertaining to measurement' or 'measurement', but over time it evolved into the current senses including 'a set of measurements/indicators' and 'the science of measurement'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a set of quantitative measurements used to assess, compare, and track performance, progress, or quality (commonly in business, technology, and science).
We monitor several metrics to evaluate website performance and user engagement.
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Noun 2
the science or system of measurement; techniques and principles for measuring quantities (often used in technical or scientific contexts).
Advances in metrics have improved how researchers quantify complex phenomena.
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Last updated: 2025/10/12 00:33