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Criterion

Criterion Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Criterion? [n] the ideal in terms of which something can be judged; "they live by the standards of their community" [n] a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "they set the measure for all subsequent work" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Criterion: measure \| standard \| standard \| touchstone Related Terms \| Find terms related to Criterion: acid test \| adjudgment \| antetype \| antitype \| archetype \| assay \| barometer \| benchmark \| biotype \| blank determination \| brouillon \| canon \| check \| classic example \| code \| crucial test \| crucible \| degree \| determination \| docimasy \| epitome \| essay \| feeling out \| first draft \| form \| formality \| formula \| formulary \| fugleman \| fugler \| gauge \| genotype \| graduated scale \| guideline \| imitatee \| judgment \| kiteflying \| law \| law of nature \| lead \| maxim \| measure \| mirror \| model \| norm \| norma \| ordeal \| order of nature \| original \| paradigm \| parameter \| pattern \| precedent \| prescribed form \| prescription \| principle \| probation \| Procrustean law \| proof \| prototype \| quantity \| reading \| readout \| regulation \| representative \| rough draft \| rough sketch \| rule \| scale \| set form \| sounding out \| standard \| standing order \| test \| test case \| touchstone \| trial \| try \| type \| type species \| type specimen \| universal law \| urtext \| value \| verification \| yardstick See Also \| baseline \| benchmark \| control \| control condition \| design criteria \| graduated table \| ideal \| medium of exchange \| monetary system \| norm \| ordered series \| point of reference \| reference \| reference point \| scale \| scale of measurement \| standard of measurement \| yardstick Criterion In Webster's Dictionary \Crite"rion\ (kr?-t?"r?-?n), n.; pl. {Criteria} (-?), sometimes {Criterions} (-?nz). [Gr. ????? a means for judging, fr. ???? decider, judge, fr. ????? to separate. See {Certain}.] A standard of judging; any approved or established rule or test, by which facts, principles opinions, and conduct are tried in forming a correct judgment respecting them. Of the diseases of the mind there is no criterion. --Donne. Inferences founded on such enduring criteria. --Sir G. C. Lewis. Syn: Standard; measure; rule.

Criterion Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Criterion?

[n] the ideal in terms of which something can be judged; "they live by the standards of their community"
[n] a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "they set the measure for all subsequent work"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Criterion: measure | standard | standard | touchstone

Criterion In Webster's Dictionary

\Cri*te"ri*on\ (kr?-t?"r?-?n), n.; pl. {Criteria}
(-?), sometimes {Criterions} (-?nz). [Gr. ????? a means for
judging, fr. ???? decider, judge, fr. ????? to separate. See
{Certain}.]
A standard of judging; any approved or established rule or
test, by which facts, principles opinions, and conduct are
tried in forming a correct judgment respecting them.

      Of the diseases of the mind there is no criterion.
                                               --Donne.

      Inferences founded on such enduring criteria. --Sir G.
                                               C. Lewis.

Syn: Standard; measure; rule.

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