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as in standards
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
one criterion for grading these essays will be their conformity to the rules of traditional grammar
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as in characteristics
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
an exceptionally high degree of physical risk is the preeminent criterion of an extreme sport
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Recent Examples of criteria
Quality management features could be used to automatically score agent interactions based on predefined criteria, helping identify top performers and areas for improvement.
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Melody Brue, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
However, a single solution meeting all these criteria has been hard to develop, until now.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
How to Get a Refund Players eligible for a refund must meet specific criteria and file a claim online.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Environmental criteria include considerations like the environmental impact of the company's products and services, as well as the company's efficiency in terms of its use of energy and resources.
—Dividend Channel, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
In February, the justices turned away a challenge to the admissions criteria at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2024
The coalition appealed to the high court, arguing that the admissions criteria was designed to reduce the number of Asian American and White students who were allowed to attend the three exam schools.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2024
This model consists of the following three criteria that must be in place for leaders to achieve high levels of success.
—Tony Gambill, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The criteria to issue a red flag warning that’s a Particularly Dangerous Situation includes a forecast of sustained winds of at least 35 mph and/or gusts of at least 60 mph, single-digit relative humidity, and extremely dry vegetation.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Melody Brue, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
However, a single solution meeting all these criteria has been hard to develop, until now.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
How to Get a Refund Players eligible for a refund must meet specific criteria and file a claim online.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Environmental criteria include considerations like the environmental impact of the company's products and services, as well as the company's efficiency in terms of its use of energy and resources.
—Dividend Channel, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
In February, the justices turned away a challenge to the admissions criteria at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2024
The coalition appealed to the high court, arguing that the admissions criteria was designed to reduce the number of Asian American and White students who were allowed to attend the three exam schools.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2024
This model consists of the following three criteria that must be in place for leaders to achieve high levels of success.
—Tony Gambill, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The criteria to issue a red flag warning that’s a Particularly Dangerous Situation includes a forecast of sustained winds of at least 35 mph and/or gusts of at least 60 mph, single-digit relative humidity, and extremely dry vegetation.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criteria
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Where there is an opportunity to do so, also take an automation-first approach when testing or delivering bug fixes or new features, as this approach helps to maintain standards across a diverse install base.Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Accessibility Documentation Proper accessibility documentation is essential for demonstrating compliance with legal standards and enhancing transparency in procurement processes.Ran Ronen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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While the company has historically traded at negative or triple-digit price-to-earnings ratios, its valuation metrics are improving.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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There is also skepticism about the benchmarks and tasks Google may have used to arrive at its comparison with current supercomputers.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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To prove value to payers, patients and local communities, providers today are utilizing benchmarks and information from leading, quantitative rankings programs as a north star for competitive analyses and performance improvement.Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The reprogrammed cells were injected into a mouse embryo, resulting in a chimeric mouse with physical traits derived from both the donor embryo and the reprogrammed stem cells.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recognizing these traits helps teams navigate challenges, fostering balance and accountability in leadership dynamics.Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Criteria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criteria. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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