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Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
criterion /krʌɪˈtɪərɪən/
▶noun (pl. criteria /-rɪə/) a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided.
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criterial adjective.
criterial adjective.
usage: The singular form is criterion and the plural form is criteria. It is a common mistake to use criteria as if it were a singular, as in a further criteria needs to be considered.
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