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Common collocations with criterion in American Collocation

criterion noun countable

US /kraɪˈtɪriən/

strict

rigorous
strict
stringent

We are building a team of first-rate developers and our selection criteria are stringent.

already decided

predefined
pre-determined
specific
specified

Performance was scored by predefined criteria.

only

sole

The sole criterion for the award of a Scholarship is academic excellence.

basic

basic
minimum

Each nominated person has to meet basic selection criteria before they can be considered.

main

essential
key
main

Willingness and ability to cooperate will be an essential criterion for selection.

subjective/objective

objective
subjective

Such criteria are clearly not objective but require interpretation in context.

for being chosen or not chosen

eligibility
exclusion
inclusion
selection

The national eligibility criteria will be designed to cover all client groups.

for acceptance

acceptance
admission
entry
membership

Acceptance criteria for the two-week course are the same as for the six-week course.

for assessment

assessment
evaluation

I will discuss the advantages of using assessment criteria, but also the ways in which their use is problematic.

satisfy criteria

fit
fulfil
match
meet
satisfy

Groups must meet specified criteria to successfully apply.

set criteria

define
establish
lay down
outline
set
specify

The monies remaining will be distributed in accordance with criteria laid down from time to time.