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figure of merit

Definition of figure of merit

noun

a numerical expression taken as representing the performance or efficiency of a given device, material, or procedure.

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Definition of figure of merit in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

figuration
figurative
figure
figure of eight
figure of fun
figure of merit
figure of speech
figure on
figure skating
figure someone out
figure something out

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secretagogue

/ sɪˈkriːtəgɒg

noun

a substance which promotes secretion …

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