key metric

/kiː ˈmɛtrɪk/

critical performance indicator

The company tracks customer retention as a key metric.

The company uses customer retention to measure success.

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formaltechnical

A critical performance indicator used to measure success or progress in a specific area.

Sales growth is a key metric for evaluating the company's performance.

Sales growth helps determine how well the company is doing.

In digital marketing, click-through rate is a key metric for ad campaigns.

Click-through rate shows how effective online ads are.

Key metrics are often used in business, finance, and technology to assess performance.

Collocations

track key metricsmonitor important performance indicatorsanalyze key metricsexamine critical data points

a measurable value that demonstrates how effectively a company is achieving key business objectives

Select metrics that directly align with your business goals.

Key metrics should be directly tied to business objectives.

Combination of 'key' (important) and 'metric' (measurement), popularized in business and technology contexts.

Key metrics are often used in reports, dashboards, and strategic planning to evaluate success.

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