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criterion (singular)
A standard, rule, or test by which something can be judged; a measure of value.
Use and misuse: the proper use of "criterion" is singular while "criteria" is the correct plural form. Misuse is "criterions" or "criterias" for the plural or "criteria" as a singular form.
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cris-, crit-, cri-
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criterion (singular)
A standard, rule, or test by which something can be judged.
Remember that there is one criterion and there are several criteria: "We have just one criterion for you to follow."
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Latin Proverbs, Mottoes, Phrases, and Words: Group C
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criterion (s), criteria (pl)
criterion (krigh TIR ee uhn) (noun)
The basis or standard upon which a judgment may be made: Erma was adamant about her criterion that a good husband must be loving and honest.
criteria (krigh TIR ee uh) (noun)
Things that are used as reasons for making judgments or decisions: The criteria, or qualifications, used to determine the winners of the writing contest were clearly presented by the moderator who presided over the competition.
There were several criteria for choosing a winner in the writing competition.
One criterion was that there be clarity of prose in the compositions.
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Confusing Words Clarified: Group C; Homonyms, Homophones, Homographs, Synonyms, Polysemes, etc.
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