CRITERIA

CRITERION

criterion, standard

(noun) the ideal in terms of which something can be judged; “they live by the standards of their community”

standard, criterion, measure, touchstone

(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”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

criteria

plural of criterion

criteria

(nonstandard, proscribed) A single criterion.

Usage notes

• The word criteria is often treated as singular or even uncountable, but these uses are usually still considered incorrect, because the standard singular form is criterion. The standard and most common plural form is criteria; less common is criterions.

Anagrams

• triceria

Source: Wiktionary


CRITERION

Cri*te"ri*on (kr-t"r-n), n.; pl. Criteria (-Criterions (-. Etym: [Gr. Certain.]

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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