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English

Detailed Synonyms for criterion in English

criterion:

criterion [the ~] noun

  1. the criterion
    the criterion; the condition
  2. the criterion
    the criterion; the touchstone; the standard; the reagent; the test
  3. the criterion
    the reagent; the test; the touchstone; the combination; the criterion
  4. the criterion
    – the ideal in terms of which something can be judged 1
    the standard; the criterion
    – the ideal in terms of which something can be judged 1
    • standard [the ~] noun
      • they live by the standards of their community1
    • criterion [the ~] noun
  5. the criterion
    – a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated 1
    the measure; the standard; the criterion; the touchstone
    – a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated 1
    • measure [the ~] noun
      • they set the measure for all subsequent work1
    • standard [the ~] noun
      • the schools comply with federal standards1
    • criterion [the ~] noun
    • touchstone [the ~] noun

Related Words for "criterion":

  • criteria

Alternate Synonyms for "criterion":


Related Definitions for "criterion":

  1. the ideal in terms of which something can be judged1
  2. a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated1