What is the purpose of criteria?

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Tags

1. #values
2. #process
3. #criteria
4. #outcomes
5. #desired
6. #purpose
7. #structured
8. #selected
9. #decisions
10. #ensure
11. #support
12. #making
13. #decision
14. #actions
15. #establishing
16. #alternatives