negative metric

[ˈnɛɡətɪv ˈmɛtrɪk]
nounpl: negative metrics
métrica negativa
1. A measurement or key performance indicator (KPI) that tracks undesirable outcomes, failures, or decreases in performance; a metric that indicates problems rather than success
The increase in customer churn rate is a negative metric that requires immediate attention from management.
O aumento na taxa de abandono de clientes é uma métrica negativa que requer atenção imediata da gerência.
2. In mathematics and physics, a metric with indefinite signature that can produce negative values for distances or intervals
The spacetime metric in relativity is a negative metric that allows for timelike and spacelike separations.
A métrica do espaço-tempo na relatividade é uma métrica negativa que permite separações do tipo tempo e do tipo espaço.
3. Performance data that reflects unfavorable conditions, such as downtime, errors, or losses
Website downtime is a negative metric that directly impacts user satisfaction and revenue.
O tempo de inatividade do site é uma métrica negativa que impacta diretamente a satisfação do usuário e a receita.
The term 'negative metric' is primarily used in business, technology, and data science sectors in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian corporate culture, there is increasing emphasis on monitoring negative metrics to prevent problems before they escalate. In the USA, negative metrics are essential components of business intelligence dashboards and are regularly tracked in performance reviews and strategic planning meetings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unfavorable metricadverse indicatorfailure metriclagging indicatorproblem metric
Antonyms / Antônimos
positive metricsuccess metricfavorable indicatorleading indicatorperformance metric

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
métrica negativa
Standard usage in business and technical contexts
São Paulo
métrica negativa
Commonly used in corporate and tech industry settings
Rio de Janeiro
métrica negativa
Usage similar to other regions, primarily in technical contexts
Portugal
métrica negativa
Used in business analytics, slightly more formal tone in some contexts

Related Words

key performance indicator (KPI)metricperformance measurementanalyticsdata analysisbenchmarkthreshold

Related Idioms & Phrases

red flag metric
going in the wrong direction
trending downward
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