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		pc86 on April 14, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Largest island in a lake on an island in a lake on... What the difference between definition and criteria?

chii on April 14, 2023 [–]

a criteria can be applied to something to find out if it fits - a definition is by fiat (without the use of any criteria).

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