a condition or fact used as a standard by which something can be judged or considered:
Criterion
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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.
Criterion meaning & definition 1 of Criterion.
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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.
Criterion meaning & definition 2 of Criterion.
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There are two meanings for 'criterion'.
- A series of criteria set out on an assignment sheet, usually found in a high school setting;
- 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].
Criterion meaning & definition 3 of Criterion.
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A principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided.
Criterion meaning & definition 4 of Criterion.
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