figure of merit

English

Noun

figure of merit (plural figures of merit)

a numerical value used in comparing the quality or performance of different methods, systems, or devices.
MPG is considered a figure of merit when comparing fuel economy of cars, but it doesn't address cost or reliability.

Translations

a numerical value considered useful in comparing the quality of things

Catalan: figura de mèrit
Irish: figiúr fiúntais m
Italian: figura di merito
Spanish: figura de mérito

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