/
krʌɪˈtɪərɪən/
n.
(pl. criteria
/-rɪə/
)
a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided.
Derivative
Usage
The singular form is criterion and the plural form is criteria. It is a common mistake to use criteria as if it were a singular, as in a further criteria needs to be considered.
Etymology
C17: from Gk kritērion ‘means of judging’, from kritēs (see critic).
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