[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

criterion \crite"rion\ 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.
   1913 webster

         of the diseases of the mind there is no criterion.
                                                  --donne.
   1913 webster

         inferences founded on such enduring criteria. --sir g.
                                                  c. lewis.

   syn: standard; measure; rule.
        1913 webster
see also:
criteria criterions certain 

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