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Definition of: criterion
(krī·tir′ē·ən) noun plural ·te·ri·a (-tir′ē·ə) or ·te·ri·ons
1. A standard by which a correct judgment can be made; a model or example.
2. A test, rule, or measure for distinguishing between the true or false, perfect or imperfect, etc. [<Gk. kritērion <kritēs a judge <krinein decide]
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