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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
Make innovation a key part of performance reviews and promotion criteria.
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Tom Lawrence, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The team also discovered that about 15% of adults fulfilled the criteria for functional iron deficiency, which occurs when the iron in the body is stored away but not readily available for use.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
Pictures of President Calvin Coolidge and first lady Grace Coolidge show them being sworn in as meeting the criteria for Massachusetts absentee voting in 1924 and sitting at a small wooden table picturesquely placed on the White House South Lawn.
—Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
The assessment reviewed evidence on action towards circular and nature positive transitions, ecosystem conservation and restoration, soil health and water quality amongst other criteria.
—Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
And as the production dipped and Dominguez’s return from injuries proved productive in the minor leagues, the fans clamored for a change, one that certainly seemed justified if the criteria were solely the results in the batter’s box.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Rather than selecting one best overall sheet mask, our editors are spotlighting the three sheet masks that earned the highest marks from product testers based off of criteria like comfort, value, and results.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
The number one criteria for us is commercial viability.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Boom, that satisfies the second criteria needed for this designation.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Tom Lawrence, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The team also discovered that about 15% of adults fulfilled the criteria for functional iron deficiency, which occurs when the iron in the body is stored away but not readily available for use.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
Pictures of President Calvin Coolidge and first lady Grace Coolidge show them being sworn in as meeting the criteria for Massachusetts absentee voting in 1924 and sitting at a small wooden table picturesquely placed on the White House South Lawn.
—Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
The assessment reviewed evidence on action towards circular and nature positive transitions, ecosystem conservation and restoration, soil health and water quality amongst other criteria.
—Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
And as the production dipped and Dominguez’s return from injuries proved productive in the minor leagues, the fans clamored for a change, one that certainly seemed justified if the criteria were solely the results in the batter’s box.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Rather than selecting one best overall sheet mask, our editors are spotlighting the three sheet masks that earned the highest marks from product testers based off of criteria like comfort, value, and results.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
The number one criteria for us is commercial viability.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Boom, that satisfies the second criteria needed for this designation.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criteria
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The measure also requires plants that use lignite coal to meet the same mercury emissions standards as facilities firing other types of coal.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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The rule first tightened the emissions standards for non-mercury metals.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 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, 4 Oct. 2024
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In order to operate, robots already process and store a huge amount of data, including timing data, logs, performance metrics, images, videos and other sensor data, all of which are transmitted to a central repository like a local server or cloud database.Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Three more benchmarks stress the CPU, using all available cores and threads to rate a PC's suitability for processor-intensive workloads.PCMAG, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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The moves come after both the S&P 500 and 30-stock Dow registered all-time highs on Friday, cementing a sixth straight weekly advance that is this year’s best for both benchmarks.Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
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Put it all together, and on paper the Eagles have all the traits of a bona fide Super Bowl contender.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Screaming and antisocial behavior may not seem like beloved traits, but these penguins are revered in Māori culture as taonga, or treasure, even gracing the country’s $5 bill.Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Criteria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criteria. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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