CRITERION
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Criterion.
How to pronounce criterion:
US
Criterion - as a noun
A basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
Example: "The schools comply with federal standards"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
measure9standard10touchstone15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
metric10system of measurementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The ideal in terms of which something can be judged
Example: "They live by the standards of their community"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
standard10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ideal6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The main criterion for selecting a candidate is their experience."
"In this case, the criterion for success is customer satisfaction."
"One important criterion for this research is the age of the participants."
"The team has set a high criterion for their performance goals."
"The primary criterion for admission to the university is academic merit."
Word Game Points
Is CRITERION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, criterion is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CRITERION has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is CRITERION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, criterion is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCRITERION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is CRITERION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, criterion is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCRITERION has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
