Criterion and Canon

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

Canon is a synonym for criterion in specification topic. In some cases you can use "Canon" instead a noun "Criterion", when it comes to topics like standard, test. popular alternative

Canon noun - A statement or body of statements concerning faith or morals proclaimed by a church.

Criterion is a synonym for canon in rule topic. You can use "Criterion" instead a noun "Canon". popular alternative

Nearby Words: canonical, canonization, canonize