criterion

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[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

IPA: /kɹaɪˈtɪəɹiən/

[edit] Etymology

From Ancient Greek κριτήριον (kriterion).

[edit] Noun

Singular
criterion

Plural
criteria

criterion (plural criteria)

  1. A standard or test by which individual things or people may be compared and judged.

[edit] Usage notes

Although common, the use of criteria as a singular noun is considered incorrect.

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