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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
Although the recognition of other countries is also a key component of obtaining statehood, any Palestinian state established today would not meet the minimal criteria, according to Kobi Michael, a senior researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies and the Misgav Institute.
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Michele Chabin, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Bondi also instructed the board to reinstate the previous criteria that Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued in a 2018 case referred to as Matter of A-B-, per WSJ.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Without those recommendations, pharmacies in those states may not be able to administer the vaccines at all, or only provide them with a doctor's prescription—even for people who fit into the FDA's criteria.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
The new framework provides design criteria for maximizing a material’s energy absorption based on several variables.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Additionally, high school students living in west Louisville can apply to any JCPS magnet, though transportation is only provided to some students attending certain schools, and these programs have stringent application criteria.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
In general, massiveness and amount of brooming are the two most obvious criteria.
—Tim Kelly, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
Participants were also asked to share their opinions on their current employer based on criteria including salary and benefits, advancement opportunities, management style, whether there is an environment of fairness and trust, and if the company has a positive reputation.
—Haniya Rae, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), the index ranks 163 independent states and territories according to criteria including societal safety and security; the extent of ongoing domestic and international conflict; and the degree of militarization.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Michele Chabin, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Bondi also instructed the board to reinstate the previous criteria that Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued in a 2018 case referred to as Matter of A-B-, per WSJ.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Without those recommendations, pharmacies in those states may not be able to administer the vaccines at all, or only provide them with a doctor's prescription—even for people who fit into the FDA's criteria.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
The new framework provides design criteria for maximizing a material’s energy absorption based on several variables.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Additionally, high school students living in west Louisville can apply to any JCPS magnet, though transportation is only provided to some students attending certain schools, and these programs have stringent application criteria.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
In general, massiveness and amount of brooming are the two most obvious criteria.
—Tim Kelly, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
Participants were also asked to share their opinions on their current employer based on criteria including salary and benefits, advancement opportunities, management style, whether there is an environment of fairness and trust, and if the company has a positive reputation.
—Haniya Rae, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), the index ranks 163 independent states and territories according to criteria including societal safety and security; the extent of ongoing domestic and international conflict; and the degree of militarization.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criteria
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The advent of short-form cricket has seen fielding standards rise rapidly in the past decade.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The standards for staffing levels are based on federal regulations from the Office of Personnel Management.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Mastantuono, 18, has the characteristics to contribute from a deeper position, but his signing was intended for more attacking areas, as is being seen.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Experts highlighted its clean aerodynamic profile and radar-evading shape, which suggest stealth characteristics comparable to leading US designs.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Success metrics must extend beyond accuracy and efficiency to include systemic well-being and regenerative impact.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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But Castellanos’ defensive metrics, which rank among the worst in the sport, along with a slide on offense over the past month, have made things untenable.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ditto for Prana’s fleece offering, which ranges from the DreamFleece collection for everyday wear to the Shea Soft, which offers more performance attributes.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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The company said the quick-turnaround carousel layout allows consumers in search of an item to compare product attributes in real time, without having to click into product description pages displayed in a typical list.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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OpenAI also says there is a 45 percent to 65 percent reduction in factual errors over GPT-4, depending on the setting, as well as substantial gains in handling medical and coding tasks on industry-standard benchmarks.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Carbonfact, an environmental data platform for the apparel and footwear industry, just shared the first free solution that lets brands calculate their official French Environmental Cost—and compare it, instantly, to industry benchmarks.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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Shoddy-Mushroom-8456/Shoddy-Mushroom-8456 Others thought Bella could be a Goldador—a popular cross between a golden retriever and a Labrador retriever, combining the traits of both breeds.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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As such, there are certain similarities with erring politicians who some believe become undone by a mixture of various traits that tends not to exist in the wider population.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Hue Secure Doorbell has some typical features for the category, including a 2K fisheye camera and two-way talk support.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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The goal is to allow the fire to meet the holding features at the lowest possible fire intensity.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Criteria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criteria. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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