criteria
/kɹaɪˈtɪə.ɹi.ə/
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Also seen as: criterias
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A single criterion.
Noun
Examples
For quotations using this term, see Citations:criteria.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A set of criteria.
Noun
Examples
For quotations using this term, see Citations:criteria.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “criteria” mean?
A single criterion.
Is “criteria” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.