'Criterion' definitions:
Definition of 'criterion'
(from WordNet)
noun
A basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "the schools comply with federal standards"; "they set the measure for all subsequent work" [syn: standard, criterion, measure, touchstone]
noun
The ideal in terms of which something can be judged; "they live by the standards of their community" [syn: criterion, standard]
Definition of 'Criterion'
From: GCIDE
- Criterion \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. [1913 Webster]
- Of the diseases of the mind there is no criterion. --Donne. [1913 Webster]
- Inferences founded on such enduring criteria. --Sir G. C. Lewis.
- Syn: Standard; measure; rule. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'criterion'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- 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