CRITERION

• (noun) the ideal in terms of which something can be judged

  "they live by the standards of their community"

  synonyms : standard

• (noun) a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

  "the schools comply with federal standards", "they set the measure for all subsequent work"

  synonyms : measure , standard , touchstone

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