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)