English Dictionary
Definition of “criterion”
criterion (kraɪˈtɪərɪən
)
Definitions
noun
- a standard by which something can be judged or decided
- philosophy a defining characteristic of something
Word Origin
C17: from Greek kritērion from kritēs judge, from krinein to decide
Synonyms
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standard,
test,
rule,
measure,
principle,
proof,
par,
norm,
canon,
gauge,
yardstick,
touchstone,
bench mark
Translations
- British English:
criterion
A criterion is a factor on which you judge or decide something.The bank is reviewing its criteria for lending money.kraɪˈtɪərɪən NOUN The bank is reviewing its criteria for lending money.
- Spanish:
criterio
nm
- French:
critère
nm
- German:
Kriterium
nnt Kriterien
- Chinese: 标准 n
- Arabic: مِعْيار n
- Portuguese: critério nm
- Russian: критерий nm
- Croatian: kriterij nm
- Czech: kritérium nm
- Danish: kriterium nnt
- Dutch: criterium nnt criteria
- Finnish: kriteeri n
- Greek: κριτήριο nnt
- Italian: criterio nm
- Japanese: 基準 n
- Korean: 기준 n
- Norwegian: kriterium nnt kriteriet , kriterier
- Polish: kryterium nnt kryteria
- Brazilian Portuguese: critério nm
- European Spanish:
criterio
nm
- Swedish: kriterium nnt
- Thai: เกณท์ n
- Turkish: ölçüt n ölçütler
- Vietnamese: tiêu chí n
Usage examples
There is in your brain paths a criterion for distinguishing between a robot of metal and a human being of flesh.
Asimov, Isaac, The Complete Stories Volume 2 (1995)Garcia is actually stating that his prime criterion for selection for interview was the ability to put together a good application.
New Scientist (1998)Some schools on the latter list should arguably be on the former list, if fees are the criterion.
The Australian (2004)One criterion for selection was the preference of parents for a single-sex school.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)A good criterion for measuring your success in life is the number of people you have made happy.
Lumsden, Robert, 23 Steps to Successful Achievement (1972)
