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kpi

What does kpi mean?

A quantifiable measure used to track progress toward a goal.

"Sign-up conversion is our north-star KPI this quarter."

Origin

Management-by-objectives terminology.

Frequently asked questions

What does KPI stand for?
It stands for Key Performance Indicator, a quantifiable measure used to track progress toward a goal.
How do you use KPI in a sentence?
For example: 'Sign-up conversion is our north-star KPI this quarter.'
Where does the term KPI come from?
It comes from management-by-objectives terminology and is now standard in metrics and reporting.
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