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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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How to 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。

Kindness was the main criterion for choosing the class leader.

善良是选班长的主要标准。

The judges used three criteria to score each project.

评委用三项标准给每个项目打分。

Price was not the only criterion when we chose a laptop.

我们选笔记本电脑时,价格不是唯一的标准。

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 plan
  2. B issue
  3. C problem
  4. D benchmark
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D — 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?

“criterion” means a standard or principle by which something is judged or decided.. Examples: (1) The main criterion for admission is academic performance. (2) Kindness was the main criterion for choosing the class leader. (3) The judges used three criteria to score each project. (4) Price was not the only criterion when we chose a laptop.

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 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “criterion”?

cri(judge)+terion(standard).

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