criteria

nounnounattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//kɹaɪˈtɪə.ɹi.ə//
United Kingdom/[kɹaɪ̯ˈtɪə̯.ɹi.ə]/
Canada//kɹaɪˈtɪɹ.i.ə//
Canada/[kɹaɪ̯ˈtɪɹ.i.ə]/
Australia//kɹɑeˈtɪə.ɹi.ə//

A single criterion.

noun

1
Also a form of criterionplural of criterion
For quotations using this term, see Citations:criteria.

Etymology

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

noun

1
A single criterion.
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2
A set of criteria.
For quotations using this term, see Citations:criteria.

Forms

plural: criterias

Crisp · A surname.crispy · Having a crisp texture; brittle yet tender.Cristina · A barangay of Tapaz, Capiz, Philippines.

criteria · A single criterion.

critic · A person who appraises the works of others.critical · Inclined to find fault or criticize.criticism · The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or…

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