Meaning & Definition of Criterion in English
English⟶
Criterion
/kraɪtɪriən/
noun
1. 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"
synonym:
- standard,
- criterion,
- measure,
- touchstone
2. The ideal in terms of which something can be judged
- "They live by the standards of their community"
synonym:
- criterion,
- standard