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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
American requests to use UK bases for operational purposes historically have been considered on a case-by-case basis, with precise criteria withheld for security reasons under long-standing agreements.
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
For each discipline, 13 countries were drawn, which then had 10 days to nominate judges who met required experience criteria.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
But those criteria can be difficult to evaluate without further clarification.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2026
Consumers evaluated each product on several criteria, including product appeal, satisfaction, advocacy, purchase interest, uniqueness, relevance, and excitement.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Those scores are based on annual surveys and quantitative criteria, such as average citations.
—Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
In Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, New Mexico and Texas, more than 1 in 10 pregnant women fit those criteria.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
More than 300 criteria were evaluated, prompting the company to formalize policies that had previously been less structured.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
One of the criteria for placement is the need for publicity to aid in the location and capture of the fugitive.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
For each discipline, 13 countries were drawn, which then had 10 days to nominate judges who met required experience criteria.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
But those criteria can be difficult to evaluate without further clarification.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2026
Consumers evaluated each product on several criteria, including product appeal, satisfaction, advocacy, purchase interest, uniqueness, relevance, and excitement.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Those scores are based on annual surveys and quantitative criteria, such as average citations.
—Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
In Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, New Mexico and Texas, more than 1 in 10 pregnant women fit those criteria.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
More than 300 criteria were evaluated, prompting the company to formalize policies that had previously been less structured.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
One of the criteria for placement is the need for publicity to aid in the location and capture of the fugitive.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criteria
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The Department of Homeland Security has said that the facilities meet federal detention standards and undergo regular audits and inspections.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Both the Times of London and the Daily Telegraph reviewed Newman’s book poorly, with an air of anti-woke ennui, accusing her of imposing contemporary moral standards on the vices of the past.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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This perception of tatreez, or traditional Palestinian embroidery, as a type of visual language is widely shared, owing to its intimacy with the land and biographical characteristics.—
Zoe Whitfield,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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In vacating the life prison term in 2024, Cook County Judge Marc Martin found in part that Modrowski had been unfairly portrayed as emotionless and cold during his 1995 trial and sentencing proceedings when the characteristics were likely due to his autism.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Other benchmarks were reduced, which could cause different problems, Worrell said.—
Camila Gomez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
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When voter registration statistics appear to exceed plausible eligible-population benchmarks, public confidence erodes, even if there is an administrative explanation.—
Reardon Sullivan,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2026
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But with the war showing no sign of ending, how long those qualities can keep him in power is an open question.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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But while this may help some artists, others continue to credit the ineffable qualities of music composition.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Feb. 2026
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In 2025 alone, the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM) backed 23 foreign features through the incentive scheme, generating more than $165 million in local investment.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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The film marks a buzzy return to the theatrical features for Belgian director and producer Frank Van Passel, best known for Cannes breakout and Oscar entry Mannekin Pis and Villa des Roses, with more recent credits including mystery thriller series Moresnet.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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Players, within the same age range, can be grouped by physical attributes, play-driving, overall style and production, among other factors.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Without the correct attributes — competitiveness, mindset, IQ, internal drive — Donovan fears a young player could flounder in Chicago.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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That fact, plus certain skeletal traits, led some scientists to hypothesize Spinosaurus was fully aquatic, an open-water swimmer and diving pursuit predator in a marine setting.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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That places them within the typical size range for a leaf-toed gecko, but the combination of physical traits — particularly prominent white spikes across a slender body frame — sets them apart visually.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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This post was corrected on 21 January 2021 to clarify attributions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
12 Jan. 2021
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“Criteria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criteria. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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