metrics
n.n. a set of numbers or data used to measure how well something is doing. You use them to track progress in business, sports, or social media.
n. standards of measurement used to assess performance, progress, or quality within a specific context. Often used in plural form to refer to a collection of data points.
We need to check the sales metrics for this month.
The marketing team analyzed several key metrics, including website traffic and click-through rates, to determine if the new campaign was successful.
While qualitative feedback provides depth, the board relies heavily on quantitative metrics to justify the continued allocation of resources to the research and development department.
Derived from the Greek metrikos, pertaining to measurement, and the suffix -ics, denoting a branch of study or knowledge. The term follows the linguistic pattern of physics and mathematics.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Usually appears in the plural form when referring to business or technical performance data.
Last updated July 22, 2026