American Dictionary
Definition criterion in American English
criterion
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
[countable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
The plural form of criterion is criteria:
Decisions on whether to close schools are based on three criteria: (a) financial saving; (b) condition of the buildings; (c) educational provision.
People often confuse the singular and plural forms of this word, so if you need to use it in the singular be careful to use the correct form:
The only criterion for being accepted into the program is that you should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject.
Everyone whose qualifications meet our criteria will be considered.
