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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 metrics
While the company has historically traded at negative or triple-digit price-to-earnings ratios, its valuation metrics are improving.
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Marketers used it to test landing pages, ads and website copy, gaining valuable insights by comparing metrics like click-through rates and conversions.
—Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Social Media Management Tools Tools like Hootsuite and Sprout Social offer essential support for managing social media profiles, allowing brands to plan and schedule posts while tracking engagement metrics.
—Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Importantly, while financial metrics tell a value story, CFOs should be mindful of the more intangible value that can result from AI programs, such as upskilling the workforce and differentiating innovation.
—Beena Ammanath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Comparing metrics like output per employee or task completion rates before and after implementation can provide insight into its effectiveness.
—Archer Chiang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Measure these metrics for at least three to six months after the tool is fully implemented.
—Archer Chiang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This voluntary tool provides guidance for disclosures on governance, strategy, risk and impact management as well as metrics and targets.
—Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Marketers used it to test landing pages, ads and website copy, gaining valuable insights by comparing metrics like click-through rates and conversions.
—Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Social Media Management Tools Tools like Hootsuite and Sprout Social offer essential support for managing social media profiles, allowing brands to plan and schedule posts while tracking engagement metrics.
—Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Importantly, while financial metrics tell a value story, CFOs should be mindful of the more intangible value that can result from AI programs, such as upskilling the workforce and differentiating innovation.
—Beena Ammanath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Comparing metrics like output per employee or task completion rates before and after implementation can provide insight into its effectiveness.
—Archer Chiang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Measure these metrics for at least three to six months after the tool is fully implemented.
—Archer Chiang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This voluntary tool provides guidance for disclosures on governance, strategy, risk and impact management as well as metrics and targets.
—Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metrics
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At that time, these major card brands shifted from maintaining their own security standards to creating what would become the PCI Security Standards Council (SSC).Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This flexibility ensures that institutions can enforce security standards without compromising on usability.Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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How to Get a Refund Players eligible for a refund must meet specific criteria and file a claim online.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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However, a single solution meeting all these criteria has been hard to develop, until now.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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There is also skepticism about the benchmarks and tasks Google may have used to arrive at its comparison with current supercomputers.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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To prove value to payers, patients and local communities, providers today are utilizing benchmarks and information from leading, quantitative rankings programs as a north star for competitive analyses and performance improvement.Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Metrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metrics. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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