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criterion

/kraɪˈtɪriən/
cri · te · ri · on kraɪ · ˈtɪ · ri · ən
English Definition
n. a standard or principle by which something is judged or decided.
中文释义
标准
Significado en Español
criterio
한국어 뜻
기준
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tiêu chuẩn
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Example Sentence

The main criterion for admission is academic performance.

录取的主要标准是学业成绩。

Synonyms
standard benchmark measure gauge
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
cri(judge)+terion(standard).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

What is a synonym for the word “criterion”?

  1. A problem
  2. B benchmark
  3. C issue
  4. D plan
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B — benchmark. “criterion” means n. a standard or principle by which something is judged or decided.

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Neat handwriting was just one ______ the judges used to score the essays.

  1. A criterion
  2. B reward
  3. C mistake
  4. D accident
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A — criterion. “criterion” means n. a standard or principle by which something is judged or decided.

Common questions about “criterion”

What does “criterion” mean?

criterion — n. a standard or principle by which something is judged or decided.. In Chinese: 标准.

How do you pronounce “criterion”?

criterion is pronounced /kraɪˈtɪriən/. It breaks into 4 syllables: cri · te · ri · on.

How do you use “criterion” in a sentence?

The main criterion for admission is academic performance. (录取的主要标准是学业成绩。)

What are synonyms for “criterion”?

standard, benchmark, measure, gauge — all close in meaning to criterion (n. a standard or principle by which something is judged or decided.).

Is “criterion” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. criterion appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “criterion”?

cri(judge)+terion(standard).

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