criteria

noun plural  B2
Plain meaning

the standards or rules used to judge something

Exam-register meaning

measurable or stated standards used for evaluation, selection, or comparison

In context
generalAttendance and project work are part of the selection criteria.
examUniversities should use transparent criteria when awarding scholarships.
Common collocations
selection criteriaevaluation criteriaclear criteria
Watch out
Criteria is plural. Use 'one criterion' but 'several criteria'.
Word family
criterion (noun singular)criteria (noun plural)
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