The lophophore /ËlÉfÉfÉÉr/ is a characteristic feeding organ possessed by four major groups of animals: the Brachiopoda, Bryozoa, Hyolitha, and Phoronida, which collectively constitute the protostome group Lophophorata. All lophophores are found in aquatic organisms.
market metrics. Definition. Quantitative measurements of a specific securities market. Typically used by analysts to track a company's performance. For example, pre-tax earnings is a metric used to determine how efficiently a company earns revenue prior to paying corporate taxes.
Metrics in a Centralized Model Adherence to corporate metrics is commonly mandated in a centralized staffing environment, often to track compliance to a standardized process. Therefore, metrics can focus on the steps of the process in great detail, with the aim of driving incremental improvements in performance.