Cri*te"ri*on (kr?-t?"r?-?n), n.;
pl. Criteria (-?), sometimes
Criterions (-?nz). [Gr. ????? a
means for judging, fr. ???? decider, judge, fr.
????? to separate. See Certain.] A standard
of judging; any approved or established rule or test, by which
facts, principles opinions, and conduct are tried in forming a
correct judgment respecting them.
Of the diseases of the mind there is no
criterion.
Donne.
Inferences founded on such enduring
criteria.
Sir G. C. Lewis.
Syn. -- Standard; measure; rule.