Meaning & use
criteria
Standards or principles used to judge, evaluate, or decide something.
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The judges scored each entry against three clear criteria: originality, skill, and impact.
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must meet strict academic criteria.
A note on using this word
Criteria is plural; the singular form is criterion, though many speakers use criteria informally for both.
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