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also criterions
1
as in standards
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
one criterion for grading these essays will be their conformity to the rules of traditional grammar
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2
as in characteristics
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
an exceptionally high degree of physical risk is the preeminent criterion of an extreme sport
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Recent Examples of criteria
The dietary recommendations were based on data about risks of preventable diseases like Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, not environmental criteria.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Each student gets a score, according to MPS admission criteria.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The film law doesn’t allow Zohar to set explicit political criteria for financing movies.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
By comparison, 42 percent of people in the placebo group and 58 percent of people in the very low-dose group met responder criteria.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Oct. 2025
If Berrelez does not meet the criteria for completing the rider, the judge can impose the prison sentence.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025
The researchers also noted that the highest share of uninsured children, born with Medicaid or CHIP, was consistently estimated in states with the most restrictive Medicaid and CHIP eligibility criteria.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Some 70 percent of its business was with strategic and key suppliers that met their business, quality, citizenship and sustainability performance criteria — compared with 56 percent in FY24.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
According to researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, as much as 20 percent of children and adolescents may meet the diagnostic criteria.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Each student gets a score, according to MPS admission criteria.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The film law doesn’t allow Zohar to set explicit political criteria for financing movies.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
By comparison, 42 percent of people in the placebo group and 58 percent of people in the very low-dose group met responder criteria.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Oct. 2025
If Berrelez does not meet the criteria for completing the rider, the judge can impose the prison sentence.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025
The researchers also noted that the highest share of uninsured children, born with Medicaid or CHIP, was consistently estimated in states with the most restrictive Medicaid and CHIP eligibility criteria.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Some 70 percent of its business was with strategic and key suppliers that met their business, quality, citizenship and sustainability performance criteria — compared with 56 percent in FY24.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
According to researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, as much as 20 percent of children and adolescents may meet the diagnostic criteria.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criteria
Noun
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Since you’re still considered a federal employee on furlough, any job must fall within the federal government’s standards of ethical conduct and rules.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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And the typical rules of decorum are loosened as a result — at least by golf standards.—
Bob Harkins,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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As a professor of science education, one of my goals while preparing future teachers is to introduce them to the characteristics of scientific knowledge and how it is developed.—
Ryan Summers,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Typical eldest daughter characteristics include being responsible, independent, empathic, caring, a perfectionist, stressed and anxious, the Cleveland Clinic notes.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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WalletHub then evaluated the five dimensions using 45 relevant metrics, with their corresponding weights.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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Though the timing was coincidental, the central bank district in September unveiled its own dashboard of data measuring key labor market metrics including unemployment, the hiring rate and the layoff rate.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In addition to its technical performance attributes—including lightness, durability and elasticity comparable to virgin polyamide—Q-Cycle has a lower environmental impact, too.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Programmatic advertising lets buyers target audiences based on demographics, shopping patterns or other attributes.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Advertisement Developing benchmarks isn’t just about knowing how good models are.—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Nearly 24% of third- through eighth-graders attending MPS met or exceeded grade-level benchmarks in English language arts, about 6 percentage points lower than Milwaukee choice students who took the exam.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The lab tech was talking about thinking, feeling creatures with human-like traits.—
Ron Arias,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Monica Hooper is an award-winning features writer specializing in entertainment news for Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.—
Dustin Staggs,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
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The cabin-style home’s external features are just as impressive as what’s inside, too.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Criteria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criteria. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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