Upper-Intermediate ๐Ÿ“š Vocabulary ยท #263 of 1319

criterion (n.)

a standard for judging

Examples

  • The main criterion is experience.

Key rules

  • A criterion is a standard for judging
  • Criteria is the plural
  • Meet the criteria, set criteria

Common mistakes

  • The criterias are unclear โ†’ The criteria are unclear
  • One criteria is important โ†’ One criterion is important

Use cases

  • Judging applications
  • Setting standards
  • Selecting candidates
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Criteria is the plural form; criterion is singular.

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