- plural of criterion.
criteria
Example Sentences
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The researchers used World Health Organization criteria to identify hypertension.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
Candidates would have to abide by certain expenditure limits and follow strict criteria.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
As a result, the stadium criteria was updated last month and "no longer permits solid brick, breeze block or concrete barriers around pitches".
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
Customs agents have historically waved through low-value, personal-use packages rather than individually checking each one against the agency’s criteria.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
‘Diner’ fulfills both criteria specified in the question.”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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