Complete Definition of "criteria"

English
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Etymology
The plural form of criterion, formed according to the AGr. -ον (-on) � -α (-a) pluralisation pattern.

Pronunciation
IPA|/kɹaɪ�tɪ�ɹi�/

Noun
criteria p

  1. plural of|criterion#English|criterion|lang=English
  2. nonstandard A single criterion.

Usage notes
Although the word criteria is sometimes treated as though it were singular or even uncountable, these uses are considered incorrect; the correct singular form is criterion, criteria is the plural form.

Quotations
seecites

See also
criterial

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