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criterion
/kraɪˈtɪə.ri.ən/
[/kraɪˈtɪə.ri.ən/]
standard of judgement
Advancednoun
Definition
A standard or principle by which something is judged, measured, or decided.
Example
Originality was the most important criterion the judges used when choosing the winning design.
Originality was the most important criterion the judges used when choosing the winning design.
Etymology
From Greek 'kriterion' (means of judging), from 'krites' (judge).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in academic, professional, and evaluative contexts; plural is 'criteria'.