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Synonyms
cri·te·ri·on (krī-tîŕē-ən)

[Greek kritērion, from kritēs, judge, from krīnein, to separate, judge.]

noun: pl., -te·ri·a (-tîŕē-ə) or -te·ri·ons 

A standard, rule, or test on which a judgment or decision can be based. See synonyms at standard

derivatives

cri·téri·al
adjective

usage note

Usage Note: Like the analogous etymological plurals agenda and data, criteria is widely used as a singular form. Unlike them, however, it is not yet acceptable in that use.