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standard vs criterion

criterion vs standard

standard and criterion both are nouns.

standard is an adjective but criterion is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
standard Yes Yes No No
criterion Yes No No No
As nouns, standard and criterion are synonyms defined as:
  • standard and criterion: the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
As nouns, standard and criterion are synonyms defined as:
  • standard and criterion: a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
Other synonyms of standard include measure, touchstone.
standard (noun) criterion (noun)
any distinctive flag the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support) a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
the value behind the money in a monetary system
a board measure = 1980 board feet
standard (adjective) criterion (adjective)
established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
commonly used or supplied
regularly and widely used or sold
Difference between standard and criterion

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