A criterion is a standard used for making judgments. A criterion is used when selecting a prizewinner.
A criterion is a standard used for judging or making a decision. The selection of a prizewinner would be based on a criterion.
| Word | criterion |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | standard used in judging. |
| Sentence | What criterion did you use when you selected this essay as the prizewinner? |
| Related Words | criteria, Pl. |
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