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criterion

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


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We also pushed a new criterion for things that were very obviously A.I., like those tells I mentioned earlier.

From Slate Apr. 1, 2026

However, the predetermined statistical criterion was not met in the primary endpoint.

From MarketWatch Mar. 23, 2026

Fewer Lyme disease cases were accrued over the study period than anticipated, and the pre-determined statistical criterion wasn’t met in the primary endpoint.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 23, 2026

With those prices, no wonder Luminate seems to have made popularity — and thus financial resources — a core criterion for eligibility.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 8, 2025

She remains Chandresh’s favorite, oft-referenced criterion for what the circus should be.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

Burdman said better math instruction, not new admissions criteria, would close gaps.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

As part of the Dells’ charitable commitment, the first 25 million children who meet certain criteria will receive a $250 contribution.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

The government is now drawing up criteria for which AI models would fall under new security restrictions, in accordance with an executive order from the White House.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

"I was kind of shocked about that, that I'd been able to apply the diagnostic criteria to other people but had failed miserably to apply it to myself."

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

Right now, you are a “professional student,” so as you read the material below, apply the criteria to your behavior and professional as a student.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

These constants, while they vary somewhat with any particular oil or fat, are more applicable to the edible products and are criterions where any adulteration of fat or oil is suspected.

From Soap-Making Manual A Practical Handbook on the Raw Materials, Their Manipulation, Analysis and Control in the Modern Soap Plant. by Thomssen, E. G.

First, they are no more the criterions of obeisance and respect, than mourning garments are the criterions of sorrow.

From A Portraiture of Quakerism, Volume 1 by Clarkson, Thomas

It is this sentiment which causes Freethought to take the form of Secularism, and exchanges the verbal distractions of conflicting creeds for the clear criterions of moral truth.

From The Limits Of Atheism Or, Why should Sceptics be Outlaws? by Holyoake, George Jacob

These, for the advantage of the public, ought to be universally the same throughout the kingdom; being the general criterions which reduce all things to the same or an equivalent value.

From Commentaries on the Laws of England Book the First by Blackstone, William, Sir

The plural of phenomenon and criterion are phenomena, criteria, although criterions is sometimes employed.

From Slips of Speech : a Helpful Book for Everyone Who Aspires to Correct the Everyday Errors of Speaking by Bechtel, John Hendricks




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