Meaning & use

criteria

noun·Academic

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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