cri·te·ri·on (kr -tîr  - n)n. pl. cri·te·ri·a (-tîr -) or cri·te·ri·ons A standard, rule, or test on which a judgment or decision can be based. See Synonyms at standard. [Greek krit rion, from krits, judge, from krnein, to separate, judge; see krei- in Indo-European roots.]cri·te ri·al (-l) adj.Usage Note: Like the analogous etymological plurals agenda and data, criteria is widely used as a singular form. Unlike them, however, it is not yet acceptable in that use. |
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| Adj. | 1. | criterial - serving as a basis for evaluation standard - established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence; "a standard reference work"; "the classical argument between free trade and protectionism" |
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