key performance indicator
nounUK /kiː pəˈfɔːməns ˈɪndɪkeɪtə/
US /ki pərˈfɔrməns ˈɪndəkeɪtər/
A key performance indicator is a number that shows how well someone or something is doing a job.
The coach used goals scored as a key performance indicator for the soccer team.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In business, a specific value a company tracks to judge whether it is meeting its goals.
Customer satisfaction is a key performance indicator for the new store.
3. In sports, a statistic used to measure how well a player or team performs.
Passing accuracy is a key performance indicator for the quarterback.
4. In school, a measure teachers use to see if students are learning what they should.
Reading level is a key performance indicator for the class.