criterion

• Ein Substantiv, das einen Maßstab, ein Prinzip oder eine Regel bezeichnet, nach dem etwas beurteilt oder entschieden wird.

A noun referring to a standard, principle, or rule by which something is judged or evaluated.

unregelmäßiger Plural

1. Standard for judgmentB2formal

   A principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided.

   Kriterium

   • The main criterion for selection is academic excellence.
   • They established strict criteria for evaluating the proposals.
   • Cost is not the only criterion when choosing a supplier.

   Synonymebasisbenchmarkgaugeguidelinemeasurenormstandardtesttouchstoneyardstick

2. Distinguishing featureC1formal

   A characteristic or attribute that distinguishes something from others.

   Unterscheidungsmerkmal

   • One criterion of a good leader is the ability to listen.
   • The criteria for a successful business include customer satisfaction.
   • Reliability is a key criterion for this position.

   Synonymeattributebadgedistinguishing characteristicearmarkhallmarkmarksignaturetrademarktrait