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criteria

/ˈkraɪtɪriə/ noun · British & US
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What does criteria mean?

noun

A standard or principle against which something is judged or measured. A set of rules or conditions that are used to make a judgment or decision.

Example

"The criteria for admission to the university were strict, requiring high grades and test scores."

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