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The word criteria traces back to roots meaning what?

criteria

[krahy-teer-ee-uh] / kraɪˈtɪər i ə /






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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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