cri·te·ri·on 
/kraɪˈtirijən/ noun
plural cri·te·ria /kraɪˈtirijən/ noun /-ˈtirijə/ [count] : something that is used as a reason for making a judgment or decision
▪ High test scores are one criterion [=standard] used by universities to determine which students to admit. ▪ What were the criteria used to choose the winner? — often + for ▪ the university's criteria for admission ▪ Our main criterion for hiring new employees is that they have a lot of past work experience.
▪ High test scores are one criterion [=standard] used by universities to determine which students to admit. ▪ What were the criteria used to choose the winner? — often + for ▪ the university's criteria for admission ▪ Our main criterion for hiring new employees is that they have a lot of past work experience.
