Definitions

1. noun

A standard or principle against which something can be measured or judged.

“The university’s admissions committee used a variety of criteria to select the incoming class.”

2. noun

A factor or circumstance that is taken into account in judging or deciding something.

“The weather was a key criterion in the decision to hold the outdoor festival.”

3. noun

A standard or principle that is used to make a judgment or decision.

“The new policy was based on the criterion that all employees should have a minimum of two years of experience.”

4. verb

To serve as a criterion for something.

“The company’s financial reports will criterion the success of the project.”