noun
criterion
kreye-TEER-ree-uhn
noun
1
A single standard or rule used to judge or decide something.
"Experience is one criterion the panel will consider."
How to Use Criterion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOne standard used to make a judgment or decision.
Common mistake
The plural is "criteria," not "criterions."
Easily confused with
Word Forms
criteria plural, criterions plural
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Etymology
From Greek kriterion, "a means of judging," from krites, "judge."