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
While Judge put an emphasis on protecting his body at times after a toe injury cost him two months in 2023, defensive metrics were not particularly kind to his efforts in the middle of the outfield.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
Both metrics best Google's previous weather prediction program, known as GraphCast.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
Their overwintering area has diminished to just 0.9 hectares (approximately 2.22 acres), a critical metric for estimating sustainable populations.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Olsen updated the company’s approach to ad metrics and explored new methods of audience measurement at a time of grueling transition for an industry contending with the rise of streaming and digital competition.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
Both metrics best Google's previous weather prediction program, known as GraphCast.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
Their overwintering area has diminished to just 0.9 hectares (approximately 2.22 acres), a critical metric for estimating sustainable populations.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Olsen updated the company’s approach to ad metrics and explored new methods of audience measurement at a time of grueling transition for an industry contending with the rise of streaming and digital competition.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
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For example, the Academy’s admission process broadens opportunities for minorities by expanding the candidate pool early on, inviting more qualified candidates to advance while maintaining rigorous, race-neutral criteria for the final selection.Corinne Post, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The rule, which was later struck down in court, broadened the criteria for a joint employer relationship in a way that would have made companies potentially liable for the hiring practices of subcontractors.Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
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Steady oversight of these significant concerns underpins company-wide accountability and ties practices in AI with corporate purpose, setting the standard for the responsible use of AI.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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On the one hand, our base income will be a lot less than the industry standard; on the other, the regular dividend is paid monthly, and specials, albeit unpredictable, can make up all of that ground (and then some).Brett Owens, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Global biopharma companies, like Johnson & Johnson, have set a benchmark by creating country-specific websites that not only reflect local healthcare regulations but also resonate with cultural contexts.Aman Gupta, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The benchmark contract, which hit an all-time intraday high of $11,925 in the previous session, is up over 180% year-to-date.Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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Get the Recipe These sorts of special holiday dishes may take more time than, say, a tray of Cool Whip Cookies, but they'll be appreciated in equal measure to your work.Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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Officers provided life-saving measures until EMS arrived, according to police.Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Metric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metric. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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