criterion

Phonetic Respelling: [ krahy-teer-ee-uhn ]

Definition:

n. pl. a standard or rule by which something is judged or criticized.

Sentence:

Fast acceleration is only one criterion of automotive excellence.

More example sentences:

Fast acceleration is only one criterion of automotive excellence.

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Synonyms:

test; gauge for judgment; benchmark

Antonyms:

change; conjecture; fancy; guess; possibility

Criterion rhymes:

• Three Syllable Rhymes
  • quirion
  • syrian
• Four Syllable Rhymes
  • algerian
  • assyrian
  • berberian
  • derderian
  • hyperion
  • iberian
  • illyrian
  • liberian
  • nigerian
  • shakespearean
  • siberian
  • valerian
  • zairian
• Five Syllable Rhymes
  • biospherian
  • hanoverian
  • presbyterian
• Six Syllable Rhymes
  • thraco-illyrian