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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 district must meet specific exit criteria before local control is restored.
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Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
That involves patients themselves taking a lethal drink or medication that has been prescribed by a doctor to patients who meet certain criteria.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
That’s in addition to other criteria like food, museums and nightlife, parks, affordability, happiness and the quality of life.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
If winds increase in the afternoon, conditions could approach Red Flag criteria, meaning weather conditions are favorable for fires to start easily and spread fast.
—Robert A. Cronkleton
march 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
The group sends a team of anonymous inspectors to evaluate each spot for themselves, judging on criteria such as quality of meat, wine program, design, cuts, and more.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
What’s next None of the county commissioners expressed a particular interest in increasing the commercial cap or changing the preserve requirements, traffic policy or locational criteria.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
This is the third consecutive year Mazda has debuted as the industry leader in the highest tier of IIHS recognition – a remarkable accomplishment considering the criteria continue to tighten each year.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Debate participants were invited based on the USC criteria, Berosini said in an email.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
That involves patients themselves taking a lethal drink or medication that has been prescribed by a doctor to patients who meet certain criteria.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
That’s in addition to other criteria like food, museums and nightlife, parks, affordability, happiness and the quality of life.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
If winds increase in the afternoon, conditions could approach Red Flag criteria, meaning weather conditions are favorable for fires to start easily and spread fast.
—Robert A. Cronkleton
march 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
The group sends a team of anonymous inspectors to evaluate each spot for themselves, judging on criteria such as quality of meat, wine program, design, cuts, and more.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
What’s next None of the county commissioners expressed a particular interest in increasing the commercial cap or changing the preserve requirements, traffic policy or locational criteria.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
This is the third consecutive year Mazda has debuted as the industry leader in the highest tier of IIHS recognition – a remarkable accomplishment considering the criteria continue to tighten each year.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Debate participants were invited based on the USC criteria, Berosini said in an email.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criteria
Noun
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Consumer advocates said the findings support SB 1076, a bill that would require insurers to offer coverage to homeowners who meet state fire safety standards.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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In response, rental companies are implementing stricter cleaning standards, higher security deposits, and more surveillance.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Riboua argued that the Guards’ ideology can be mainly characterized by a pragmatism with hardliner characteristics.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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The interactive Olaf can speak and engage in conversations, and his mannerisms and characteristics are spot on.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
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The firm observes that advertiser access to impressive advancements in richer data, smarter automation, and increasingly granular targeting has failed to meaningfully shift these familiar benchmarks.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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This is a solid first showing that should satisfy most consumers who aren't obsessed with benchmarks and maximum possible speed.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Singapore Sling and the Million Dollar Cocktail are sisters who share the same DNA and many of the same qualities but possess quite different temperaments and have gone on to enjoy different lives.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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Its output has become increasingly nuanced and creative over the years, however, displaying elements of conventionally human qualities like metaphor, satire and social commentary.—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Xbox's most helpful features, such as Quick Resume, will work as expected when games are launched from the card.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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The moon will be roughly the size of a basketball in the view of the astronauts, who will examine its surface for color, lighting, rock types and other features.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Our dynamic modern life demands similar attributes in our clothes.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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Those attributes have led Bank of America analysts to adopt a constructive outlook on CoreWeave over the medium and longer terms.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Instilling those traits through hard coaching doesn’t connect directly to how players respond to injuries or how those injuries are treated by training and medical staffs.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Simmons is an intriguing player with a strong draft pedigree and unusual traits.—
Mike Kaye
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Political discussions on social media are often dominated by competing attributions of more and more insidious motives to people on the other side.—
Mark Schroeder,
The Conversation,
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 31 Mar. 2026.
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