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    criterion
    /krʌɪˈtɪərɪən/

    noun

    • 1. a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided: "they award a green label to products that meet certain environmental criteria"

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  2. Learn the meaning of criterion, a word that can be used as a standard, a mark, or a test of quality. See synonyms, examples, usage notes, and word history of criterion.

  3. Criterion is a noun that means a standard or condition by which something is judged or considered. Learn how to use criterion in different contexts, such as business, education and linguistics, with examples and translations.

  4. Criterion is a standard or principle for judging, evaluating, or selecting something. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of criterion and its plural form criteria.

  5. A criterion is a factor on which you judge or decide something. Learn the word origin, usage, and pronunciation of criterion and its plural form criteria, and see how it is used in sentences and collocations.

  6. a standard or principle by which something is judged, or with the help of which a decision is made. The main criterion is value for money. She failed to meet the strict selection criteria. What criteria are used for assessing a student's ability? criterion for something The criteria for inclusion in the book are set out clearly in the preface.

  7. Criterion is a noun that means a fact or level of quality that you use when making a choice or decision. For example, we have strict criteria for deciding which students will receive a grant.

  8. A criterion is a standard for judging something. If you are holding a cupcake competition, your number one criterion might be the smoothness of frosting. A criterion is a category for judging, but can also be a prerequisite for an achievement.