<![CDATA[Criterion]]>A standard of judging; any approved or established rule ortest, by which facts, principles opinions, and conduct are tried informing a correct judgment respecting them.Of the diseases of the mind there is no criterion. Donne.Inferences founded on such enduring criteria. Sir G. C. Lewis.

]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/topic/6538/criterionRSS for NodeSat, 06 Jun 2026 06:28:37 GMTTue, 21 Mar 2017 19:00:25 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Criterion on Mon, 15 Apr 2019 17:30:07 GMT]]>A principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided.

]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/191369https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/191369Mon, 15 Apr 2019 17:30:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Criterion on Mon, 27 Mar 2017 19:55:50 GMT]]>There are two meanings for 'criterion'.

  1. A series of criteria set out on an assignment sheet, usually found in a high school setting;
  2. A fictional character brought to life in a Legal Studies class at a Queensland private school. Criterion has a small round body with large teeth. He is also the promoter of Criterion Cereal which can be found at your local supermarket. Criterion has an arch nemesis known as [Assessment].
]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/42039https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/42039Mon, 27 Mar 2017 19:55:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Criterion on Mon, 27 Mar 2017 19:55:50 GMT]]>adjective used to describe something completely awesome; greatest of the great.

A nerd reference to The Criterion Collection, a company founded in 1984 that distributes authoritative consumer versions of important classic and contemporary films by many of the world's most important directors.

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