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