名词

1. (判定的)标准，准则
A criterion is a factor on which you judge or decide something.

1. the ideal in terms of which something can be judged

e.g. they live by the standards of their community

Synonym: standard

2. a basis for comparison
a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

e.g. the schools comply with federal standards
they set the measure for all subsequent work

Synonym: standardmeasuretouchstone