Found 2 items, similar to criteria.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: criteria criteria See criterion criterion n 1: a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; “they set the measure for all subsequent work” [syn: standard, measure, touchstone] 2: the ideal in terms of which something can be judged; “they live by the standards of their community” [syn: standard] [also: criteria (pl)]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Criteria Criterion \Cri*te"ri*on\ (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]