Definitions

1. noun

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

“The new education policy will be evaluated based on several key criteria.”

2. noun

A factor or set of factors that influence the quality or value of something.

“The quality of the movie depends on many different criteria.”

3. noun

A piece of evidence or a test used to determine the authenticity of something.

“The artwork was authenticated using various criteria to prevent forgery.”