criterion synonyms

criterion

n.

measure, basis, foundation, test, standard, rule, gauge, proof, model, exemplar, paradigm, scale, prototype, pattern, example, standard of judgment, point of comparison, yardstick, archetype, norm, original, precedent, touchstone, benchmark, principle, guideline; see also measure 2, model 1, 2. See syn. study at standard.

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