Criteria Meaning

/kɹaɪˈtɪə.ɹi.ə/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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nounplural of criterion

nounA single criterion.

Beauty cannot be determined objectively but depends on personal aesthetic criteria.
What criteria do you use in deciding who to vote for?
The candidates must meet all the strict selection criteria to qualify.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Applicants must meet all our ____ before we consider them for the job position.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Beauty cannot be determined objectively but depends on personal aesthetic ____.

The plural form of criterion, formed according to the Ancient Greek -ον (-on) → -α (-a) pluralisation pattern.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
Applicants must meet all our ____ before we consider them for the job position.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Beauty cannot be determined objectively but depends on personal aesthetic ____.

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