A particular microprocessor (CPU) has been introduced into the market. It is measured against these criteria and given ratings categorized as excellent (e), superior (s), adequate (a),and inferior (i). “Excellent” means that the microprocessor is the best available with respect to the particular criterion. “Superior” means that the microprocessor is among the best with respect to this criterion. “Adequate” means that, although not superior, the microprocessor can meet the minimum acceptable requirements for this criterion. “Inferior” means that the microprocessor cannot meet the requirements for the particular criterion. Suppose the microprocessor just introduced has been assigned the following relation based on the consensus of the design team: