criterion (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

Definition

A principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided.

Examples

• The main criterion for admission is a high GPA.

• We need to establish clear criteria for evaluating the proposals.

• What is your primary criterion when choosing a new car?

How to Use criterion

criterion for (prepositional phrase)

A standard used to judge or decide something specific. — "The main criterion for promotion is performance."

criteria for (prepositional phrase)

Standards used to judge or decide multiple things. — "We discussed the criteria for selecting the best candidate."

Synonyms of criterion

Words with a similar meaning to criterion:

• standard
• measure
• benchmark
• yardstick

Antonyms of criterion

Words with the opposite meaning to criterion:

• randomness
• arbitrariness

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