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Criterion
A principle or standard by which something can be judged or decided.
You can specify a stereotype for the type of Criterion:
Acceptance.
Spec Selection.
Portfolio Selection.
Test.
The Criterion definition is used in these definition types:
Technical Architecture.
Statement of Architecture Work.