Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

criterion

Noun
/kraɪˈtɪəriən/
Definition
A standard or principle by which something is judged or decided.
Examples
  • When selecting a school, location is a key criterion for many families.
  • The criterion for success in this project is the customer satisfaction rate.
  • They established clear criteria for evaluating the proposals.
Meaning
A criterion is a rule or standard for evaluating or making decisions.
Synonyms
  • Standard
  • Benchmark
  • Measure
  • Test
  • Parameter