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figures of merit

figures of merit is the plural of figure of merit.

Meaning of figure of merit

Noun

figure of merit (plural figures of merit)

  1. 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.

Questions about figures of merit

What is figures of merit the plural of?
Figures of merit is the plural of figure of merit.

Words near figures of merit in the dictionary

  1. figurers
  2. figures
  3. figures away
  4. figures of eight
  5. figures of fun
  6. figures of merit
  7. figures of speech
  8. figures on
  9. figures out
  10. figures up
  11. figuresome

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