criterion

[ krahy-teer-ee-uhn ]

/ kraɪˈtɪər i ən /

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noun, plural cri·te·ri·a [krahy-teer-ee-uh], /kraɪˈtɪər i ə/, cri·te·ri·ons.

a standard of judgment or criticism; a rule or principle for evaluating or testing something.

Origin of criterion

First recorded in 1605–15; from Greek kritḗrion “a standard,” equivalent to kri- variant stem of krī́nein “to separate, decide” + -tērion neuter suffix of means (akin to Latin -tōrium -tory²)

SYNONYMS FOR criterion

measure, touchstone, yardstick.

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synonym study for criterion

See standard.

usage note for criterion

Like some other nouns borrowed from the Greek, criterion has both a Greek plural, criteria, and a plural formed on the English pattern, criterions. However, the -s plural is rarely used; the plural ending in -a is the usual form: These are the criteria for the selection of candidates. Though criteria is properly a plural noun, it is increasingly used as a singular noun, most often in speech but also occasionally in edited prose: One criteria is that the candidate must be over 18. This use of criteria as a singular noun is generally considered incorrect.

OTHER WORDS FROM criterion

cri·te·ri·al, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH criterion

criteria , criterion (see usage note at the current entry)

Words nearby criterion

Cristobal, cristobalite, Cristophe, crit, criteria, criterion, crithidia, critic, critical, critical angle, critical apparatus

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Example sentences from the Web for criterion

There was never any one criterion for how every trombone or tenor saxophone or singer should sound.
The Stacks: John Coltrane’s Mighty Musical Quest|Nat Hentoff|October 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He lost on just one criterion, by a landslide 81 points to 18.
'Does He Care About People Like Me?'|David Frum|November 12, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Remember, the criterion is military incompetence: Benedict Arnold and Robert E. Lee were bad Americans, but not bad generals.
America's Worst Generals, Ctd.|David Frum|October 22, 2012|DAILY BEAST
But we have a criterion called ‘visibility,’ which is how visible they are to their families.
‘Outed’ by the Military, Some Gays Fleeing Iran|Omid Memarian, Roxana Saberi|July 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST

“My criterion for endorsing a candidate is going to be based on state-related issues,” she told me.
Kissing Nikki Haley’s Ring|Zev Chafets|October 17, 2011|DAILY BEAST
All that is contended for is that, from the scientific standpoint, it is not the criterion.
Natural Law in the Spiritual World|Henry Drummond
It was just the same at the 'Gaiety' as it was at the 'Criterion.'
Spring Days|George Moore
Passing through the Jerseys and entering Pennsylvania, every criterion of superior improvement witnesses the change.
The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Part 3 of 4|American Anti-Slavery Society
Over by the Criterion he heard the sound of footsteps behind him, hurrying; then his Christian name in a woman's voice.
Sally Bishop|E. Temple Thurston
What is the criterion by means of which we discriminate between them?
Tragic Sense Of Life|Miguel de Unamuno

British Dictionary definitions for criterion

criterion

/ (kraɪˈtɪərɪən) /

noun plural -ria (-rɪə) or -rions

a standard by which something can be judged or decided

philosophy a defining characteristic of something

Word Origin for criterion

C17: from Greek kritērion from kritēs judge, from krinein to decide

usage for criterion

Criteria, the plural of criterion, is not acceptable as a singular noun: this criterion is not valid; these criteria are not valid

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	criterion
释义	criterion [ krahy-teer-ee-uhn ] / kraɪˈtɪər i ən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR criterion ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural cri·te·ri·a [krahy-teer-ee-uh], /kraɪˈtɪər i ə/, cri·te·ri·ons. a standard of judgment or criticism; a rule or principle for evaluating or testing something. Origin of criterion First recorded in 1605–15; from Greek kritḗrion “a standard,” equivalent to kri- variant stem of krī́nein “to separate, decide” + -tērion neuter suffix of means (akin to Latin -tōrium -tory²) SYNONYMS FOR criterion measure, touchstone, yardstick. SEE SYNONYMS FOR criterion ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for criterion See standard. usage note for criterion Like some other nouns borrowed from the Greek, criterion has both a Greek plural, criteria, and a plural formed on the English pattern, criterions. However, the -s plural is rarely used; the plural ending in -a is the usual form: These are the criteria for the selection of candidates. Though criteria is properly a plural noun, it is increasingly used as a singular noun, most often in speech but also occasionally in edited prose: One criteria is that the candidate must be over 18. This use of criteria as a singular noun is generally considered incorrect. OTHER WORDS FROM criterion cri·te·ri·al, adjective WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH criterion criteria , criterion (see usage note at the current entry) Words nearby criterion Cristobal, cristobalite, Cristophe, crit, criteria, criterion, crithidia, critic, critical, critical angle, critical apparatus Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for criterion There was never any one criterion for how every trombone or tenor saxophone or singer should sound. The Stacks: John Coltrane’s Mighty Musical Quest\|Nat Hentoff\|October 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He lost on just one criterion, by a landslide 81 points to 18. 'Does He Care About People Like Me?'\|David Frum\|November 12, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Remember, the criterion is military incompetence: Benedict Arnold and Robert E. Lee were bad Americans, but not bad generals. America's Worst Generals, Ctd.\|David Frum\|October 22, 2012\|DAILY BEAST But we have a criterion called ‘visibility,’ which is how visible they are to their families. ‘Outed’ by the Military, Some Gays Fleeing Iran\|Omid Memarian, Roxana Saberi\|July 28, 2012\|DAILY BEAST “My criterion for endorsing a candidate is going to be based on state-related issues,” she told me. Kissing Nikki Haley’s Ring\|Zev Chafets\|October 17, 2011\|DAILY BEAST All that is contended for is that, from the scientific standpoint, it is not the criterion. Natural Law in the Spiritual World\|Henry Drummond It was just the same at the 'Gaiety' as it was at the 'Criterion.' Spring Days\|George Moore Passing through the Jerseys and entering Pennsylvania, every criterion of superior improvement witnesses the change. The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Part 3 of 4\|American Anti-Slavery Society Over by the Criterion he heard the sound of footsteps behind him, hurrying; then his Christian name in a woman's voice. Sally Bishop\|E. Temple Thurston What is the criterion by means of which we discriminate between them? Tragic Sense Of Life\|Miguel de Unamuno British Dictionary definitions for criterion criterion / (kraɪˈtɪərɪən) / noun plural -ria (-rɪə) or -rions a standard by which something can be judged or decided philosophy a defining characteristic of something Word Origin for criterion C17: from Greek kritērion from kritēs judge, from krinein to decide usage for criterion Criteria, the plural of criterion, is not acceptable as a singular noun: this criterion is not valid; these criteria are not valid Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to criterion touchstone, benchmark, principle, yardstick, precedent, norm, proof, foundation, scale, basis, pattern, original, canon, rule, standard, prototype, exemplar, measure, opinion, model
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criterion

noun, plural cri·te·ri·a [krahy-teer-ee-uh], /kraɪˈtɪər i ə/, cri·te·ri·ons.

Origin of criterion

SYNONYMS FOR criterion

synonym study for criterion

usage note for criterion

OTHER WORDS FROM criterion

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH criterion

Words nearby criterion

Example sentences from the Web for criterion

British Dictionary definitions for criterion

noun plural -ria (-rɪə) or -rions

Word Origin for criterion

usage for criterion

Words related to criterion