criterion

simple noun28 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.3
objective criterion7.8

A standard that is not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.

selection criterion7.6

A standard on which a judgment or decision for choosing someone or something is based.

strict criterion7.5
stringent criterion7.3
main criterion7.2
primary criterion7.1
basic criterion7.0
sole criterion6.8

The only standard or principle by which something is judged.

eligibility criterion6.7

A standard used to determine if someone has the necessary qualities or qualifications.

admission criterion6.5

A standard used to decide who is allowed to enter a place or organization.

inclusion criterion6.4

A standard that determines who or what should be included, especially in a study or group.

set of criteria8.0
range of criteria6.9
criterion for8.3

Specifies the purpose or area to which the criterion applies.

according to a/the criterion7.2

Indicates that the judgment is based on a specific standard.

by a/the criterion6.8

Similar to 'according to', used to introduce the standard of measurement.

meet a criterion8.5
satisfy a criterion8.2
use a criterion8.1
set a criterion7.9
apply a criterion7.7
fulfil/fulfill a criterion7.5
establish a criterion7.4
fit a criterion7.0
define a criterion7.0
develop a criterion6.8
adopt a criterion6.6
lay down a criterion6.5
lay out a criterion6.4