The criteria
Example: The criteria define what qualifies as acceptable performance
Definition
"The criteria" are the set of standards or principles used to judge, evaluate, or decide whether something meets the necessary requirements or expectations. They define what qualifies as acceptable performance or behavior in a given context.
Etymology
The word "criteria" is the plural form of "criterion," which comes from the Greek word 'kriterion,' meaning 'a means for judging.' Did you know that "criteria" originally entered English through Late Latin and Ancient Greek, reflecting its early use in philosophy and logic?
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"The criteria" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 115 commonly used words.
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