Word CRITERION: meanings, synonyms & antonyms
criterion
🇺🇸 [kraɪˈtɪəɹɪən]
Meanings
A principle or standard by which something is judged or decided. It can also refer to the basis for comparison in evaluating something.
Examples
- The main criterion for admission to the program is academic achievement.
- She used several criteria to evaluate the quality of the proposals.
- Fairness is an important criterion in judging a competition.
Synonyms
standard
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benchmark
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gauge
Antonyms
randomness
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chaos