Criterion and Gauge

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

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

Gauge

Gauge noun - Accepted or approved instance or example of a quantity or quality against which others are judged or measured or compared.

Criterion is a synonym for gauge in measure topic. You can use "Criterion" instead a noun "Gauge", if it concerns topics such as usual, basis, norm, indicator. popular alternative

Nearby Words: gauged, gauging

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common common criterion common gauge
entire entire criterion entire gauge
added added criterion added gauge
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