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''Noun''. | ''Noun''. | ||
A measure. | A measure calculated as, or converted into, a number. | ||
The term is often used in the context of shareholder value management. | The term is often used in the context of shareholder value management and risk management. | ||
A value-based metric is a performance measure which is linked in a direct and understandable way with the creation of value for shareholders. | A value-based metric is a performance measure which is linked in a direct and understandable way with the creation of value for shareholders. | ||
Risk metrics are quantified measures of risk. | |||
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''Adjective''. | ''Adjective''. | ||
In a wider and non-financial context the metric system of measurement is a decimal system based on the metre. | In a wider and non-financial context, the metric system of measurement is a decimal system based on the metre. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Risk management]] | |||
* [[Shareholder value]] | * [[Shareholder value]] | ||
Revision as of 11:58, 12 August 2016
1.
Noun.
A measure calculated as, or converted into, a number.
The term is often used in the context of shareholder value management and risk management.
A value-based metric is a performance measure which is linked in a direct and understandable way with the creation of value for shareholders.
Risk metrics are quantified measures of risk.
2.
Adjective.
In a wider and non-financial context, the metric system of measurement is a decimal system based on the metre.
