sukdanan

criterion; standard; measurenoun

Alternative meanings

A rule, basis, or measure used to evaluate, decide, or judge something.

Pronunciation

sook-DAH-nahn

Root and affixes

Related to sukod, meaning to measure. Sukdanan can refer to a measure, standard, or criterion.

Variants or conjugations

sukdanan; batayan; kriteriya

Related words and expressions

sukod = to measure / measurement; desisyon = decision; pagtimbang = evaluation / weighing

Meaning and usage notes

“Sukdanan” works well for criterion as a measure or standard. In academic or formal contexts, “kriteriya” may also appear.