common measure
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Its beta—a common measure of volatility—is 1.99 across the last 90 days, meaning the shares have been about twice as volatile as the broader market.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
London-based investment firm Ruffer sees more upside in listed Chinese tech giants because their price-to-earnings ratios—a common measure of how pricey a stock is—are lower than U.S. peers such as Google parent Alphabet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025
The most common measure being taken is collaborating with law enforcement, she said, but some polling places have installed panic buttons, bullet-resistant glass panels or electronic security measures.
From BBC • Oct. 17, 2024
Though testosterone is now a common measure, there is continued disagreement over its validity.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2024
More than three thousand of those children qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common measure of poverty within a school system.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
