Words Like CRITERION

We have put together a list of words that are similar to CRITERION.

10 Alternative Words Similar to criterion

1 Standard Noun      Synonym Words Like Standard
2 Measure Noun      Synonym Words Like Measure
3 Touchstone Noun      Synonym Words Like Touchstone
4 Ideal Noun      Synonym Words Like Ideal
5 Reference Noun      Synonym Words Like Reference
6 Norm Noun      Hyponym Words Like Norm
7 Benchmark Noun      Hyponym Words Like Benchmark
8 Gauge Noun      Hyponym Words Like Gauge
9 Baseline Noun      Hyponym Words Like Baseline
10 Control Noun      Hyponym Words Like Control

1 examples of criterion

1 they set the measure for all subsequent work

6 definitions of criterion

1 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.
2 a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
3 the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
4 A standard, rule, or test on which a judgment or decision can be based. See Synonyms at standard.
5 A standard of judgment or criticism; a law, rule, or principle regarded as universally valid for the class of cases under consideration, by which matters of fact, propositions, opinions, or conduct can be tested in order to discover their truth or falsehood, or by which a correct judgment may be formed.
6 A standard or test by which individual things or people may be compared and judged.
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