Criterion
Related Definitions
[n] the ideal in terms of which something can be judged; "they live by the standards of their community"
[n] a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "they set the measure for all subsequent work"
Related Terms
acid test, adjudgment, antetype, antitype, archetype, assay, barometer, benchmark, biotype, blank determination, brouillon, canon, check, classic example, code, crucial test, crucible, degree, determination, docimasy, epitome, essay, feeling out, first dr