criterion

Words with a similar base: criterion

'criterion'

[standard.n.01] as in: a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

Examples:
the schools comply with federal standards
they set the measure for all subsequent work

'criterion'

[criterion.n.02] as in: the ideal in terms of which something can be judged

Examples:
they live by the standards of their community

Origins

					criterion (English)
└── criterion (Latin)
    └── κριτήριον (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
        └── κριτής (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
            └── κρίνω (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

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