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metric

/ˈmɛtrɪk/

Translations

metricnoun

metrics

/ˈmɛtrɪk/

Countable; sometimes used collectively in plural form "metrics".

Synonyms

distance function

metricadjective

more metric

Comp.

most metric

Super.

/ˈmɛtrɪk/

метрический

The metric system is used in most countries around the world.

Метрическая система используется в большинстве стран мира.

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Definitions

metricnoun

A standard of measurement or a criterion used for evaluating performance or progress.

Customer satisfaction is a key metric for success.

Mathematics: a function that defines a distance between each pair of points in a space.

In Riemannian geometry, the metric determines the length of curves.

(usually the metric) The metric system of measurement.

The United States has yet to fully convert to metric.

metricadjective

Relating to or based on the metric system of measurement.

Metric measurements are used in most countries around the world.

Of or relating to poetic meter or versification.

The poem's metric pattern reinforces its rhythm.

Pertaining to measurement in general.

They used a range of metric analyses to evaluate the data.