criterion
Example Sentences
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"I don't know why in this case – I'm not aware of what criteria is used to determine which cases they pursue and they don't pursue."
From BBC
Last year, lawmakers boosted the annual amount allocated to the state’s film and TV tax credit program and expanded the criteria for eligible projects in an attempt to lure production back to California.
From Los Angeles Times
Although there is not a universal definition, many experts and educators rely on guidance from the bipartisan National Education Goals Panel, which has criteria similar to the questions asked by the federal survey.
From Los Angeles Times
McArthur hopes the criteria change, which would bring the bill in line with proposed Westminster legislation, would reassure undecided MSPs ahead of a final vote.
From BBC
The government's proposed changes would extend the standard wait to qualify for settlement to 10 years, although there would be criteria which could lengthen or shorten it.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.