Criteria: meaning, definitions and examples

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criteria

 

[ krษชหˆtษชษ™rษชษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

evaluation

A principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided.

Synonyms

benchmark, criterion, guideline, measure, standard

Examples of usage

  • The criteria for selecting candidates include experience and qualifications.
  • The company has strict criteria for assessing employee performance.
  • The criteria for winning the competition were clearly outlined.
  • The criteria used in the study were well-established and reliable.
  • The committee will review the criteria for eligibility.
Context #2 | Noun

biology

A standard or reference point for making comparisons.

Synonyms

basis, benchmark, reference point, standard, yardstick

Examples of usage

  • The pH level of the soil is an important criteria for plant growth.
  • Temperature is a key criteria in determining the habitat of certain species.
  • The size of the wingspan is a criteria used to classify birds.
  • One of the criteria for species classification is genetic similarity.
  • The criteria for mammalian classification include reproductive characteristics.
Context #3 | Noun

psychology

A characteristic or attribute used to evaluate or analyze behavior.

Synonyms

attribute, characteristic, feature, quality, trait

Examples of usage

  • Self-esteem is a significant criteria for assessing mental health.
  • Empathy is a criteria often used in studies of social behavior.
  • An individual's level of motivation can be a criteria for success.
  • The criteria for diagnosing a disorder may include specific symptoms.
  • Personality traits can be considered criteria for compatibility.

Translations

Translations of the word "criteria" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น critรฉrios

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคจเคฆเค‚เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kriterien

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kriteria

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะธั‚ะตั€ั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kryteria

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŸบๆบ– (ใใ˜ใ‚…ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท critรจres

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ criterios

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kriterler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์ค€ (gijun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนุงูŠูŠุฑ (ma'ayir)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kritรฉria

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kritรฉriรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ ‡ๅ‡† (biฤozhว”n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ merila

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐmiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั€ะธั‚ะตั€ะธะนะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒ˜แƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜ (kriteriumebi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ meyarlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ criterios

Word origin

The word 'criteria' entered the English language in the late 17th century from the Greek word 'kriterion', meaning a standard for judgment. Originally used primarily in philosophical and academic contexts, its usage expanded over time to encompass various fields such as science, psychology, and business. Today, 'criteria' is a commonly used term in evaluating, comparing, and analyzing different aspects of life and work.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,086, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.