A standard by which something may be judged or decided

A rule or principle for evaluating or testing something

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English Usage: The criteria for selecting winners were clearly outlined in the guidelines.

Hindi Usage: विजेताओं का चयन करने के लिए मानदंड मार्गदर्शकों में स्पष्ट रूप से वर्णित थे।