Usually means: Measure of effectiveness or efficiency.
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▸ noun:  a numerical value used in comparing the quality or performance of different methods, systems, or devices.

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metric, measure, measurand, metrology, meter, metricism, mobilometer, reading, vitalometry, ometer, more...

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