criteria (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /kraɪˈtɪəriə/

Definition

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

Examples

• The main criteria for admission are academic excellence and leadership potential.

• We need to establish clear criteria for evaluating the project's success.

• Each candidate was assessed against a strict set of criteria.

How to Use criteria

criteria for (prepositional phrase)

The standards used to judge or decide something in relation to a specific purpose or subject. — "What are the criteria for selecting the best candidate?"

against criteria (prepositional phrase)

To judge or compare something using a specific set of standards. — "We measured the project's success against the initial criteria."

Synonyms of criteria

Words with a similar meaning to criteria:

• standard
• measure
• benchmark
• criterion

Antonyms of criteria

Words with the opposite meaning to criteria:

• whim
• arbitrariness

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