metrics
/ˈmɛt.ɹɪks/
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
The study of metrical verse.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The statistical analysis of data sets or big data.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “metrics” mean?
The study of metrical verse.
Is “metrics” formal or informal?
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