METRIC Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈme-trik

Definition of metric

as in criterion

something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared according to the usual metrics by which we judge fiction, this novel is an utter failure

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Recent Examples of metric By some metrics, KPop Demon Hunters may be the most popular movie ever to be added to the collection. — Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026 By the administration’s metrics, the top performers include the Baltic states—tiny countries with tiny economies. — Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026 Missouri ranked 48th in safety, 36th in economic environment and 50th in driving laws, according to the study’s metrics. — Joseph Hernandez august 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 Boone even said a few windy days at the Athletics’ minor league ballpark in Sacramento, a nightmare venue for outfielders, contributed to Grisham’s poor metrics. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for metric

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Here are the stocks that met that criteria and were also up more than 5% on the week.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
The tropical disturbance influencing Sunday's forecast is expected to move west, dropping the probability of weather violating launch criteria to about 30% — offering a 70% chance of acceptable conditions.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of criterion

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And under the residential building standards, an accessory building is limited to 800 square feet.

— Luisa Yanez Updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Union County Public Schools led North Carolina in overall student proficiency for the second year in a row, with nearly three-quarters of students meeting state standards on end-of-year exams.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of standard

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On Tuesday, OpenAI said Astra was its first model to cross certain internal capability thresholds for implementing stricter security measures, as laid out in its longstanding Preparedness Framework.

— Jared Perlo, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
Such proclamations are a procedural measure officials take in emergencies to allow for mobilization of resources and staff to prepare for and respond to potential impacts.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

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