"criterion" noun a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "they set the measure for all subsequent work" [syn: standard (http://word.sc/standard), measure (http://word.sc/measure), touchstone (http://word.sc/touchstone)] the ideal in terms of which something can be judged; "they live by the standards of their community" [syn: standard (http://word.sc/standard)] [also: criteria (http://word.sc/criteria) (pl)] Source: http://www.word.sc/criterion

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