Criteria
Definition
(noun) Principles or standards by which something is judged
Examples
“The criteria for selection were stringent, ensuring only the best candidates were chosen.”
“Her criteria are simple: fair pay and decent hours.”
“I don't know his criteria for hiring waiters.”
“At the bakery, quality beats price in my criteria.”
“We spent Tuesday morning arguing about the criteria for the new chairs.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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