criteria

CEFRC1

/kɹaɪˈtɪə.ɹi.ə/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Standards used to judge or decide something; plural of criterion.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A single criterion.

Examples

  • Beauty cannot be determined objectively but depends on personal aesthetic criteria.

  • The candidates must meet all the strict selection criteria to qualify.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

Also pronounced

  • /kɹɑeˈtɪə.ɹi.ə/

Deep Dive

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In context

  • What criteria do you use in deciding who to vote for?

  • For quotations using this term, see Citations:criteria.

Quick test

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Applicants must meet all our blank before we consider them for the job position.

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Origin

noun

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