criterion — a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided
Pronunciation (IPA): /kraɪˈtɪriən/
Korean meaning: 판단이나 결정의 기준, 기준점
Korean pronunciation: 크라이**티**리언
Example Sentences
- The only criterion for joining our pizza club is loving cheese more than your own family.
- What's the main criterion for choosing a university?
- Age is not a criterion for wisdom - I know 80-year-olds who still eat cereal for dinner.
criterion
NOUN//kraɪˈtɪriən//
a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided
The chef uses freshness as the main criterion when picking tomatoes.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'kriterion', derived from 'krites' (judge) and the suffix '-ion' (instrument or means). It entered English via Latin and French, originally meaning an instrument for judging or testing.
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📝Examples
“The only criterion for joining our pizza club is loving cheese more than your own family.”
“What's the main criterion for choosing a university?”
“Age is not a criterion for wisdom - I know 80-year-olds who still eat cereal for dinner.”
“The scholarship has specific academic criteria that must be met.”
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