criteria — standards or principles by which something is judged or decided
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: standards or principles by which something is judged or decided
Pronunciation (IPA): /kraɪˈtɪriə/
Example Sentences
- My mom's criteria for choosing a boyfriend: tall, rich, and good at cooking ramen.
- The university has very specific criteria for scholarship applicants.
- According to my cat's criteria, the most important thing is the softness of the cushion.
criteria
NOUN[/kraɪˈtɪriə/]
standards or principles by which something is judged or decided
The judges used clear criteria to choose the best design.
The hiring team evaluated every applicant using the same criteria. (criteria → "Clear it!" → You must clear every criterion before moving on.)
Meeting every criteria, the team's best idea led them to victory.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Greek 'kriterion', meaning 'a means of judging' or 'standard for decision-making'. The term originated in ancient Greek legal contexts, where it referred to the standards judges used to render verdicts in court proceedings.
Breakdown
Greek 'kriterion' derives from 'krinein' (to judge, separate) + '-ion' (noun suffix), literally 'that which serves for judging'. The plural form 'criteria' entered English through Latin via Greek.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's criteria for choosing a boyfriend: tall, rich, and good at cooking ramen.”
“The university has very specific criteria for scholarship applicants.”
“According to my cat's criteria, the most important thing is the softness of the cushion.”
“We need to define clear criteria before making our final decision.”
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