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criterium

criterium

9.3
A rule used to judge or choose something
  • noun
  • /kraɪˈtɪəriəm/
translation icon : criterio
  • Experience is often considered the most important criterium when hiring new staff.

I trusted her to pick out a dress that met the criteria and was appropriate.

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Examples

  • Applicants must meet every criterium listed in the job description.

  • The main criterium for the award was originality in design.

  • The main criterium for selection is experience.

  • What criterium did you use to evaluate the proposals?

  • The main criterium for evaluating the project was its sustainability and impact on the community.

  • One important criterium for the award is that the nominee must demonstrate exceptional leadership skills.

  • Before accepting the proposal, the committee established a criterium to ensure all submissions met the necessary qualifications.

Synonyms

standard
vscriterium
1.6

An agreed level of quality or rule for judging something

is a general rule for judging rather than a fixed quality level
criterion
vscriterium
219 6.1

A rule or standard used to judge and choose something

is the less commonly used form of the same principle
reference
vscriterium
35 3.1

A standard used to compare other things

is the abstract rule used for judging rather than a comparison object
rule of thumb
vscriterium
  • Informal
31 3.8

A simple practical way to do or decide things from experience that is not exact

is a formal rule used for judgement rather than an approximate tip
canon
vscriterium
22 6.8

A rule or standard used to judge works of art

is used generally across situations rather than only within a field
touchstone
vscriterium
15 7.5

A way to judge how good or true something is

is more a general rule for judgment than a recognition marker
yardstick
vscriterium
12 3.9

A way to judge how good or successful something is

is a general evaluative rule rather than a measuring metaphor
litmus test
vscriterium
  • Informal
9 5.1

One clear sign that shows if something is acceptable

is a broader rule applied for general judgment rather than one indicator
rubric
vscriterium
3 7.2

A rule that tells people how to act during a religious service or ceremony

is a broad evaluative rule rather than stepwise procedural guidance

Antonyms

The state of not following usual rules or expected ways

How Strict

requirement
687 2.0
criterium
9.3
guideline
344 3.1
suggestion
759 1.4

Surface Forms

criterium singular
criteriums plural
criterions plural

Etymology

Criterium meaning a rule or standard comes from the Greek kritērion meaning 'a way to judge' and is the same root as the common word criterion. So a criterium is a standard used to judge or decide something.