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title: Key performance indicator (KPI)
description: A key performance indicator (KPI) is a quantifiable metric used to measure progress toward business objectives.
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# [Key performance indicator (KPI)](https://mixology-digital.com/glossary/kpi)

 Written by [Mixology Digital](https://mixology-digital.com/glossary/author/mixology-digital) | Nov 14, 2025 11:55:33 AM

A key performance indicator (KPI) is a quantifiable metric used to measure progress toward business objectives. In B2B marketing, KPIs connect tactical activity to strategic impact, such as pipeline generated, conversion rate, or lead velocity.

Selecting the right KPIs ensures focus on meaningful outcomes rather than vanity metrics. They also foster accountability across marketing, sales, and [RevOps](https://mixology-digital.com/glossary/revops) teams. When visualised through [dashboards](https://mixology-digital.com/glossary/dashboard), KPIs become the shared language of performance alignment and growth.

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