Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

criterion

[krahy-teer-ee-uhn] / kraɪˈtɪər i ən /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Best known as an actress, Tanaka was also one of her country’s first female filmmakers, and her six features are now available in a Blu-ray set from the Criterion Collection.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

It can even clock what time of day you’re watching, as well as the obscure Criterion print you’re spinning in your not-smart DVD player.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

The film, released in 1983 and now available on a Criterion Collection disc in a new 4K restoration, solemnly depicts the aftermath of a nuclear attack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Peter Becker, president of Criterion, credits this continued annual growth to young customers’ enthusiasm for physical formats.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Ten typed-up poems lay beneath a printed rejection slip from Criterion magazine, initialed by Mr. Eliot himself.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




Vocabulary lists containing criterion


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "criterion" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com