criterion
noun/kraɪˈtɪriən/
(plural criteria
/kraɪˈtɪriə/
)Слово англійською: criterion
Переклад criterion українською: критерій
Детальний опис
- a standard or principle by which something is judged, or with the help of which a decision is made
- The main criterion is value for money.
- She failed to meet the strict selection criteria.
- What criteria are used for assessing a student's ability?
- criterion for something The criteria for inclusion in the book are set out clearly in the preface.
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Word Originearly 17th cent.: from Greek kritērion ‘means of judging’, from kritēs ‘a judge’, from krinein ‘judge, decide’.