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criterion
noun
the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
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noun
the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
“they live by the standards of their community”
noun
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
“the schools comply with federal standards”
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they live by the standards of their community
the schools comply with federal standards
they set the measure for all subsequent work
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