criteria
Translation
criteria, standards, principles
Examples
What are the criteria for this job?
What are the criteria for this job?
The main criteria are experience and qualifications.
The main criteria are experience and qualifications.
Grammar Patterns
criteria ((for sth.)) What are the criteria for this job?
Similar Words
Synonyms: standards, benchmarks, measures
Etymology
From Greek 'kriterion' (a means for judging), from 'krites' (a judge). This is the plural form.
Memory Tips
Think of 'criteria' as the *list* of things you use to *critique* something. Remember it's plural.