criterion
11 points
English
9 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #43,951
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Definitions
noun
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/kɹaɪtˈɪɹiːʌn/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural criterions
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
a basis for comparison
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
syrianalgeriansiberiannigerianpresbyterianhyperionshakespeareanvalerianassyrianhanoverianiberianillyrianzairian
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