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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Criterion \Cri*te"ri*on\ (kr?-t?"r?-?n), n.; pl {Criteria} (-?), sometimes {Criterions} (-?nz). [Gr. ????? a means for judging, fr ???? decider, judge, fr ????? to separate. See {Certain}.] 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 From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: criterion n 1: a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "they set the measure for all subsequent work" [syn: {standard}, {measure}, {touchstone}] 2: the ideal in terms of which something can be judged; "they live by the standards of their community" [syn: {standard}]
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