===== Figure of Merit (FoM) =====
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**Figure of Merit (FoM)** is a type of assessment of [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:p:performance|performance]] as it relates to the function of a system or device. Typically, this figure is represented as a point along a scale, and may involve comparing the merits of the device or system with similar products as a means of arranging that scale. The idea behind the figure of merit is to provide consumers with an idea of the benefits received by choosing one product over another. 

Source: [[https://www.wise-geek.com/what-is-a-figure-of-merit.htm ]]


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