Key Performance Indicator
A metric for tracking progress toward a goalA measure used to track progress toward an intended result or objective.
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KPI stands for Key Performance Indicator. It is a selected metric for tracking progress toward a goal, with its definition, target, measurement method, period, and data source made explicit.
A metric used to measure progress toward an intended goal or result.
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A KPI is meaningful only in relation to a stated objective and measurement definition; a larger number is not always better.
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- What does KPI stand for?
- It can stand for Key Performance Indicator (A metric for tracking progress toward a goal). The intended meaning depends on the surrounding context.
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