_{Definition:
Noun
^criteria}

_{A criterion is a standard or principle used to evaluate or judge something.}

_Examples:

• _{The main criterion for admission into the university is high academic achievement.}
• _{One important criterion for selecting the new team member is their ability to work well in a team.}
• _{The critical criterion for evaluating the project’s success is meeting the deadline.}

_Synonyms:

• _Standard
• _Rule
• _Guideline

_Antonyms:

• _Exception
• _Irregularity
• _Deviation