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success metric

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A measurement of success, either against peers or against a predetermined target.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business

Examples

  • Time is a key success metric.
  • Conventional success metrics are not always the best indicator of success.
  • The number of “likes” on social media isn't always a good success metric.

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  • German: Erfolgskriterium — a measurement of success