adjective
metric
MEHT-rihk
adjective
1
Relating to the metric system of measurement, based on units like metres, litres, and grams.
"Most of the world uses metric measurements rather than imperial ones."
noun
1
A standard of measurement used to evaluate performance or quality.
"Customer satisfaction is one of the key metrics the company tracks."
How to Use Metric
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "based on the metric measurement system", or (as a noun) a specific measure used to judge performance.
Common pairings
metric system
performance metrics
key metrics
Word Forms
metricked past tense, metrics singular
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Etymology
From French métrique, from New Latin metricus, ultimately from Greek metron ("measure").