What is Criterion?
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There are two meanings for 'criterion'.
1. A series of criteria set out on an assignment sheet, usually found in a high school setting;
2. A fictional character brought to life in a Legal Studies class at a Queensland private school. Criterion has a small round body with large teeth. He is also the promoter of Criterion Cereal which can be found at your local supermarket. Criterion has an arch nemesis known as
Girl: Oh my GOSH! You just ate a criterion!
Boy: I did not, my Chemistry assignment is still in my bag, you idiot.
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2.
adjective used to describe something completely awesome; greatest of the great.
A nerd reference to The Criterion Collection, a company founded in 1984 that distributes "authoritative" consumer versions of important classic and contemporary films by many of the world's most important directors.
Mom, you've outdone yourself this Thanksgiving. That meal was totally Criterion.
Believe me, Sarah is a Criterion lay.
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