travel-based metric
noun phraseUK /ˈtræv.əl beɪst ˈmet.rɪk/
US /ˈtræv.əl beɪst ˈmet.rɪk/
A way to measure how far or how much someone travels.
The school used a travel-based metric to count how many miles each class walked during the month.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A number that shows how much fuel a car uses for each mile it travels.
The car's travel-based metric improved after the engine was tuned.
3. A way to compare trips by how long they take or how far they go.
The bus company compared routes using a travel-based metric.
4. A measurement used to plan how much time a journey will need.
The hikers used a travel-based metric to guess when they would reach the top.