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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“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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