measurement-driven processing

noun phrase
UK /ˈmɛʒəmənt ˈdrɪvən ˈprəʊsɛsɪŋ/
US /ˈmɛʒərmənt ˈdrɪvən ˈprɑsɛsɪŋ/

Using numbers and measurements to decide how to do something.

The factory uses measurement-driven processing to check every toy is the right size.

SYNONYMS

data-guided processingmetric-based processingquantitative processingmeasurement-led processing

RELATED WORDS

measurementdatametricsanalysisquality control

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A computing method where a program changes its steps based on measured values.

The robot's measurement-driven processing helped it avoid the wall.

3. A way of making things in a factory where tools are adjusted using exact measurements.

Measurement-driven processing keeps every cookie the same shape.

4. A learning approach where progress is tracked with numbers and tests.

Her teacher used measurement-driven processing to see how much she improved.