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

criterion (plural criteria)

A standard or test by which individual things or people may be compared and judged.

Usage notes

• The plural form criterions also exists, but is much less common.

• The form criteria is sometimes used as a nonstandard singular form (as in a criteria, this criteria, and so on), with corresponding plural form criterias. In this use, it sometimes means “a single criterion”, sometimes “a set of criteria”.

Anagrams

• tricerion

Source: Wiktionary

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