Basis and Criterion

Basis

Basis noun - An immaterial thing upon which something else rests.

Criterion and basis are semantically related In some cases you can use "Criterion" instead a noun "Basis".

Nearby Word: basic

Criterion

Criterion noun - Something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared.
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Synonyms for Criterion

Basis and criterion are semantically related in test topic. Sometimes you can use "Basis" instead a noun "Criterion".

How words are described

usual usual basis usual criterion
common common basis common criterion
entire entire basis entire criterion
main main basis main criterion
Other adjectives: fundamental.
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Criterion and Basis. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/basis/criterion
Basis & Criterion. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/basis/criterion>.
Criterion or Basis. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/basis/criterion.
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