figure of merit

English

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.

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