Academic Performance Metrics

noun a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others

adjective sluggish or slow in movement or progress

• The laggard in the group struggled to keep up with the rest of the team.
• Don't be a laggard and finish your work on time.
• That guy is such a laggard, always falling behind everyone else.
• The company's outdated technology made it a laggard in the industry.

noun intelligence or good judgment

adjective having or showing intelligence

• Her impressive academic achievements showcase her exceptional smarts.
• He always relies on his street smarts to navigate through tough situations.
• She's got some serious smarts when it comes to coding.
• His book smarts may be lacking, but he has a lot of practical knowledge.

verb to remove or eliminate unwanted or undesirable elements from a group or collection

• The company implemented a rigorous screening process to weed out unqualified candidates.
• I need to weed out some old clothes from my closet to make more space.
• Let's weed out the weak links on our team and improve our performance.
• It's important to weed out negative thoughts from your mind to stay positive.