Definitions

1. noun

A standard unit of measurement, especially one of the International System of Units.

“The car’s speed was measured in kilometers per hour, which is a common metric for speed.”

2. noun

A unit of measurement used in a particular field of science or activity.

“The engineer worked with various metrics to analyze the data and make informed decisions.”

3. noun

A statistical measure or indicator used to evaluate performance or progress.

“The company’s success can be measured by various metrics such as revenue and market share.”

4. verb

To measure or calculate something using a metric system.

“The scientist had to metric the temperature of the sample to get accurate results.”

5. verb

To establish or define a standard unit of measurement.

“The committee was tasked with metrifying the new system to ensure consistency.”