Synonyms for criterion
kraɪˈtɪər i ən; -ˈtɪər i əcri·te·ri·on

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1. criterion

   Synonyms:
   test, touchstone, proof, standard, measure

   Antonyms:
   eye, glance, intention, conjecture, scan

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1. standard, criterion, measure, touchstonenoun

   a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

   "the schools comply with federal standards"; "they set the measure for all subsequent work"

   Synonyms:
   measure, standard, measuring stick, metre, quantity, meter, amount, mensuration, monetary standard, measuring, step, bill, measurement, bar, beat, banner, cadence, measuring rod, touchstone

2. criterion, standardnoun

   the ideal in terms of which something can be judged

   "they live by the standards of their community"

   Synonyms:
   monetary standard, banner, measure, standard, touchstone

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1. • Ideal

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1. criterionnoun

   Synonyms:
   standard, test, touchstone, measure, rule

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1. List of paraphrases for "criterion":

   criteria, test, yardstick, approach, standard, requirement, benchmark, discretion

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1. American Foreign Service Association:

   While we share our members' eagerness to get back to in-person work, American Foreign Service Association believes that the criteria set out by State Department — data, conditions on the ground in specific locations, and employee safety — have not been met, the criterion of a 14-day negative trend in new COVID-19 infections still does not exist in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and, in fact, five of the seven indicators on the Diplomacy Strong dashboard show clearly that the Washington metro area should not be moving to this next stage.

2. Lola Thompson:

   This [criterion] is just one of many equivalent formulations of the Riemann hypothesis.

3. Kurt Herbert Alder:

   The only infallible criterion of wisdom to vulgar minds -- success.

4. George Washington:

   A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.

5. Robert Ouko:

   I have watched Rudisha this season and I am not sure if he has the fire in his belly that propelled him to Olympic glory and a world record four years ago, his saving grace could be the selection criterion set by Athletics Kenya (AK), where a third athlete is selected on merit.