### Question
How is the "performance measure" defined?


### Answer
The term **performance measure** is defined in *6 U.S.C. § 741* as follows -

> a quantitative or qualitative characteristic used to gauge the results of an outcome compared to its intended purpose

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 741*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2-NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER II-COMPREHENSIVE PREPAREDNESS SYSTEM > Part A-National Preparedness System**

