criterion

nounmasculine/kɾiˈtɛɾju/high

cri·té·ri·o

Definition

A principle or standard by which something is judged or decided.

The main criterion for admission is academic excellence.

We need to establish clear criteria for evaluation.

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Common collocations

selection criterionevaluation criteriameet the criteria

Do latim 'criterion', do grego 'kritḗrion' (meio de julgar).