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criterion

Definition:

(nou) a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated (nou) the ideal in terms of which something can be judged

Phonetic Transcription:

kraɪˈtɪərɪən

Examples:

That is the discriminating criterion.

Largeness is not a notability criterion.

The criterion for speciation is in dispute.

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