pars

noun

Definition of parsnext
plural of par
1
as in criteria
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared that last dining experience was not quite up to par

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2
as in normals
what is typical of a group, class, or series a pulse of 70 is par for people of that age group

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  1. criteria
  2. standards
  3. norms
  4. metrics
  5. benchmarks
Noun
  • However, a single solution meeting all these criteria has been hard to develop, until now.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Quality management features could be used to automatically score agent interactions based on predefined criteria, helping identify top performers and areas for improvement.
    Melody Brue, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of criteria
Noun
  • The increasing importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards means that companies need tools that simplify ESG data collection and reporting.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • First, assess the security measures in place, including the use of encryption standards and incident response plans.
    Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of standards
Noun
  • With the partnership, Future is helping Grand Marnier usher in its newest chapter to challenge norms and create something new whilst creating an impactful legacy.
    Kanika Talwar, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The decision reflected three distinct sides of his personality — putting the music over everything, rejecting industry norms and a confidence that, regardless of the day of the week, his fans will show up.
    Rembert Browne, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of norms
Noun
  • Measure these metrics for at least three to six months after the tool is fully implemented.
    Archer Chiang, 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
Definition of metrics
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of benchmarks
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