About The Word Criterion

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Criterion

Criterion Meaning & Definition
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

\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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