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KPI Meaning and Plural

KPI means “key performance indicator,” a measure used to track progress or performance. Because the abbreviation is countable, “KPIs” is the regular plural when discussing more than one indicator.

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Quick answer

KPI means “key performance indicator”; use “KPIs” for multiple indicators.

Key details

Core IssueKPI is a countable business abbreviation for key performance indicator.
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Important caveats

Plural Boundary

Cambridge examples use KPIs for multiple indicators, supporting the regular plural without an apostrophe.

Further guidance

Meaning

Cambridge defines KPI as an abbreviation for key performance indicator.

Sources and evidence

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