CRITERIA Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

criteria

noun

variants also criterions

plural of criterion

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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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 restaurants were selected by members of the Courier Journal newsroom based on various criteria, including taste, texture, cheese and topping to chip (or tot) ratio, creativity, flavor, and more. —

Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026 The city and Alameda County keep that responsibility, and are still developing criteria. —

Ara Rosenthal, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026 How to apply Before people apply, the city asks people to review the eligibility criteria. —

Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026 Last year, lawmakers boosted the annual amount allocated to the state’s film and TV tax credit program and expanded the criteria for eligible projects in an attempt to lure production back to California. —

Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026 Traditional lenders often rely on criteria that overlook realities of fluctuating revenues, short business credit histories, or limited collateral, leaving many capable business owners without support. —

CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026 Senate Enrolled Act 270, which passed the legislature last week, directs the state to rank all of the state's nearly 1,000 townships based on criteria outlined by lawmakers and require those that don't score well to merge with another unit of government. —

Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 5 Mar. 2026 That initiative has included evaluating social service contracts and developing criteria to guide possible cuts or restructuring. —

Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026 Both were deemed social service initiatives, which do not fall under the SECA grant criteria, Brodhead said. —

Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026

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Noun

Can software alone meet safety standards once defined by mechanical systems?

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The Downey Fire Department rescue vehicle that responded was not equipped with a Tremco anti-theft locking device required under state law and applicable Fire Department standards, the family’s attorneys argue.

— Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026