O critério
Example: O critério para seleção dos candidatos é bastante rigoroso.
Definition
"O critério" refers to a standard or principle used to judge, decide, or select something. It is the basis on which decisions are made, such as in the example phrase where the criteria for selecting candidates are strict and well-defined.
Etymology
"O critério" comes from the Greek word 'kriterion,' meaning a means for judging or deciding. This term was adopted into Latin as 'criterium' and later into Portuguese, retaining its sense as a rule or standard for making judgments or decisions.
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