Metric
A quantitative measure used to monitor behavior performance or progress.
Plain English
A number that helps answer a defined question.
In context
A useful metric has a precise definition data source time window owner and decision it informs.
Example
“Let's define the denominator for this conversion metric.”
When you'll hear this
- product review
- operations
- strategy
Common misunderstanding
A number is not useful merely because it is easy to collect.
Also known as
measure
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Updated: 2026-08-25
