criterion

• Nom désignant une norme, un principe ou une règle servant de base pour évaluer, juger ou décider quelque chose.

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

pluriel irrégulier

1. Standard for judgmentB2formal

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

   Critère (standard de jugement)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbasisbenchmarkgaugeguidelinemeasurenormstandardtesttouchstoneyardstick

2. Distinguishing featureC1formal

   A characteristic or attribute that distinguishes something from others.

   Trait distinctif

   • 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.

   Synonymesattributebadgedistinguishing characteristicearmarkhallmarkmarksignaturetrademarktrait