noun
- Plural of criterion; a standard, rule, or test by which something is judged or evaluated.
Usage: Criterions is an accepted but less common plural form; criteria is the standard plural in modern English.
Examples
- The judge used several criterions to evaluate the contestants' performances.
- Academic excellence and leadership are two important criterions for the scholarship.
- The company established clear criterions for hiring new employees.
- Safety and durability are key criterions in product design.
- The selection criterions included experience, education, and communication skills.