Basic Details
Word: Criterion
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A standard or principle by which something is judged or decided.
Synonyms: Standard, measure, benchmark
Antonyms: Exception, anomaly
Idioms and Phrases
- Meet the criterion: To satisfy a particular requirement or standard. Example: "To be selected for the team, you must meet the criterion of excellent performance."
- By any criterion: According to any standard or measure. Example: "His artwork is impressive by any criterion, whether in technique or emotion."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher explained that a successful essay must meet the criterion of clarity and coherence.
Example 2: Each candidate was evaluated based on the criterion set by the hiring committee.
Example 3: Winning the award was a great achievement, as it was based on a strict criterion of excellence.
Fun Fact
The word "criterion" comes from the Greek word "kritrion," which means "a means for judging." It has been used in English since the early 19th century.
Famous Quote
"Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of intelligent effort." - John Ruskin
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "criterion" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A reason for being sad
c) A standard by which something is judged
d) A place to study
Answer: c) A standard by which something is judged
2. Which of these is a synonym of "criterion"?
a) Standard
b) River
c) Number
d) Fish
Answer: a) Standard
3. Which of these is an antonym of "criterion"?
a) Benchmark
b) Exception
c) Measure
d) Requirement
Answer: b) Exception
4. Which sentence uses "criterion" correctly?
a) The criterion we chose was very colourful.
b) She danced beautifully, meeting every criterion set by the judges.
c) The criterion flew across the room.
d) The criterion did not like to read.
Answer: b) She danced beautifully, meeting every criterion set by the judges.
5. What does "meet the criterion" mean?
a) To ignore it
b) To satisfy a requirement
c) To create a criterion
d) To change the criterion
Answer: b) To satisfy a requirement
