CRITERION

criterion. Criterion, n. a mark whereby to judge, a standard

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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.