das Unterscheidungskriterium
Translation
distinguishing criterion, criterion for differentiation, discriminant
Examples
Das Alter ist ein wichtiges Unterscheidungskriterium.
Age is an important distinguishing criterion.
Wir brauchen klare Unterscheidungskriterien für die Auswahl.
We need clear criteria for differentiation for the selection.
Grammar Patterns
a distinguishing criterion ((for sth.)) (to define a distinguishing criterion for sth.) We must define a clear distinguishing criterion for the projects.
Similar Words
Merkmal (feature), Kennzeichen (characteristic)
Etymology
A compound of 'Unterscheidung' (distinction) and 'Kriterium' (criterion). Literally a 'distinction criterion'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'criterion' you use to 'unterscheiden' (distinguish) between things.