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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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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
Personalized messaging, clear criteria and occasional human touchpoints can go a long way.
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Gideon Kimbrell,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Chrysler and Dodge didn’t meet the study’s award criteria.
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Breana Noble,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Both sets of projects sit under the larger umbrella of responsible procurement, which includes new raw materials procurement guidelines that set criteria for preferred materials beyond greenhouse gas emissions.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
According to the city’s naming policy, a valid name must meet at least one of several criteria including a geographic location, a historical event, or an individual deceased for at least five years who made significant contributions to San Jose.
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Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
The latest analysis from Consumer Reports looked at rotisserie chicken from four national retailers and six regional grocers and evaluated each option based on the criteria of taste, nutrition and potential exposure to chemicals from plastic packaging.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
This assessment is built on a late 2025 regulatory milestone, during which the agency approved the core engineering design criteria for the system.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
But the change does not apply to all borrowers, and those pursuing the reduction will need to meet eligibility criteria.
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CBS News,
19 June 2026
Negrón’s complaint also accuses Domenech of using partisan criteria when discussing fiduciary roles at the economic development agency.
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Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
Gideon Kimbrell,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Chrysler and Dodge didn’t meet the study’s award criteria.
—
Breana Noble,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Both sets of projects sit under the larger umbrella of responsible procurement, which includes new raw materials procurement guidelines that set criteria for preferred materials beyond greenhouse gas emissions.
—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
According to the city’s naming policy, a valid name must meet at least one of several criteria including a geographic location, a historical event, or an individual deceased for at least five years who made significant contributions to San Jose.
—
Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
The latest analysis from Consumer Reports looked at rotisserie chicken from four national retailers and six regional grocers and evaluated each option based on the criteria of taste, nutrition and potential exposure to chemicals from plastic packaging.
—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
This assessment is built on a late 2025 regulatory milestone, during which the agency approved the core engineering design criteria for the system.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
But the change does not apply to all borrowers, and those pursuing the reduction will need to meet eligibility criteria.
—
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Negrón’s complaint also accuses Domenech of using partisan criteria when discussing fiduciary roles at the economic development agency.
—
Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criteria
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The United Kingdom is on course for its sixth prime minister in some seven years, as one political leader after another proves no match for a stubbornly weak economy, which has weighed on incomes and living standards, wearing down the electorate.
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The sheriff said the agency remains committed to transparency, professionalism and ethical standards.
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Lime Kiln Theater combines all three of those characteristics, offering an annual summer lineup of live performances at its legendary outdoor venue (an old limestone quarry and kiln).
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Continuous review President reviews, according to CSU policy, allow the CSU board of trustees to understand the unique characteristics of each campus, assess their leadership and further the school’s progress.
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The authors recommended that the US government and its commercial and international partners establish benchmarks for interpreting hostile behavior in space.
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The benchmarks that matter for this argument are the security ones.
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Max’s qualities, as a colleague and friend, were clear for all those who were lucky enough to work with him.
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Experts advise looking beyond dominant traits and considering qualities like collaboration and curiosity when identifying future leaders.
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Other popular dating services aren’t charging for AI matchmaking features.
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.
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What are the attributes, skills and qualifications that make this person a superior candidate?
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While a kit’s physical attributes are important for athletes, its appearance is just as significant for fans who sport the jerseys and want to feel connected to their team.
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Low volatility and low correlation are the whole selling point, the two traits that win an asset a place in a diversified portfolio.
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Those traits can certainly be found in the Dolphins’ draft class.
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The work has bounced between several attributions over the years before scholar Giuseppe Porzio identified it as a painting by Glielmo, giving bidders a fresh reason to take notice.
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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.
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“Criteria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criteria. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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