Synonyms of criteria

criteria

noun

variants also criterions

plural of criterion

1

as in standards

something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared

one criterion for grading these essays will be their conformity to the rules of traditional grammar

Synonyms & Similar Words

• standards
• benchmarks
• metrics
• measures
• rules
• norms
• yardsticks
• examples
• grades
• barometers
• touchstones
• pars
• instances
• gold standards
• marks
• bars
• averages
• pinnacles
• cases
• summits
• peaks
• meridians
• acmes
• zeniths
• apexes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deviations
• abnormalities
• aberrations

2

as in characteristics

something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind

an exceptionally high degree of physical risk is the preeminent criterion of an extreme sport

Synonyms & Similar Words

• characteristics
• qualities
• features
• attributes
• traits
• attributions
• properties
• hallmarks
• markers
• specifics
• marks
• peculiarities
• diagnostics
• fingerprints
• stamps
• indications
• affections
• points
• symbols
• touches
• characters
• notes
• particularities
• differentiae
• signs
• virtues
• merits
• badges
• emblems
• tokens
• charms
• graces
• idiosyncrasies
• eccentricities
• quirks
• excellences
• singularities
• oddities
• individualities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of criteria

Its Cloud Sovereignty Framework assesses providers against 48 criteria covering legal control, data, operations and supply chains. — Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Among the criteria are low withdrawal and failure numbers for those students. — Elissa Nadworny, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026

Park district staff will use a list of criteria, including how popular programs are and what percentage the district is recovering of its cost, in determining where fees should be set. — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

The criteria being drawn up reward how a garment is made rather than what it’s made from, and the discount needs to be big enough to change what brands actually buy. — Erik Lagerblad, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

People with circadian depression were also more likely to report a bipolar disorder diagnosis and to meet criteria for atypical depression, a type marked in part by sleeping too much and weight gain, says Kruse. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Oct. 2026

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society released new diagnostic criteria in 2024 that Solomon said more physicians should become familiar with to better distinguish MS from problems like migraines or vascular disease. — Dylan Scott, Vox, 21 Oct. 2026

Yes, states can choose whether to participate and identify SGOs that meet the federal criteria, but that is where states’ freedom ends. — Denise Forte, Baltimore Sun, 21 Oct. 2026

Studies have estimated that anywhere between 25% and 35% of the patient population would meet the current clinical criteria for gene therapy. — Steven Ross Johnson, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026