[, ] ( KPI) a measure that shows if a company has reached the necessary standard in one of the factors that are essential for its success关键绩效指标（衡量公司是否达到取得成功的必要标准）◆Traditionally in our industry the key performance indicators were price, quality and delivery.我们行业的传统关键绩效指标是价格、品质和交付。◆The company's key performance indicators showed slowing growth in subscriber numbers.公司的关键绩效指标显示订购者数目增长缓慢。➡metric noun () a measure that shows if a person, a team or a department has achieved a particular standard and is often connected with rates of pay关键绩效指标（衡量个人、团队或部门是否达到某标准，经常与工资率挂钩）◆Bonuses are offered for outstanding employees who meet key performance indicators and complete 100 hours training.给达到关键绩效指标并且能完成了 100 小时培训的优秀员工发放奖金。