business metrics

[ˈbɪznəs ˈmetrɪks]
noun
métricas de negócio
1. Quantifiable measures used to track and assess the performance, efficiency, and progress of a business or organization
The company monitors key business metrics such as revenue growth, customer acquisition cost, and employee retention rate.
A empresa monitora métricas de negócio importantes, como crescimento de receita, custo de aquisição de clientes e taxa de retenção de funcionários.
2. Specific data points or KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) that indicate whether a business is meeting its objectives and goals
Our business metrics show that customer satisfaction has improved by 15% this quarter.
Nossas métricas de negócio mostram que a satisfação do cliente melhorou 15% neste trimestre.
In Brazilian corporate environments, the term 'business metrics' and its Portuguese equivalent 'métricas de negócio' are widely used in management discussions, particularly in larger companies and multinational corporations. The English acronym 'KPI' is frequently used alongside Portuguese terms, reflecting the influence of English in international business culture. This term became increasingly prevalent during the digital transformation and data-driven decision-making movement of the 2010s-2020s.
NYC Slang
metrics, KPIs, the numbers
Synonyms / Sinônimos
KPIsperformance indicatorskey metricsperformance metricsbusiness indicators
Antonyms / Antônimos
qualitative measuressubjective assessments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métricas de negócio
Most common formal term in business Portuguese
São Paulo
métricas de negócio / KPIs
Often uses English acronym KPI in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
indicadores de desempenho
Alternative term more focused on performance indicators
Portugal
métricas de negócio / indicadores de desempenho
Similar usage to Brazil, though 'indicadores' may be more prevalent

Related Words

analyticsdata analysisperformance managementdashboardreportingbenchmarking

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the metrics
track the metrics
measure against metrics
move the needle on metrics
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