English · Culture & Society
criteria
/kraɪˈtɪə.ri.ə/
[/kraɪˈtɪə.ri.ə/]
standards for judging
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Criteria are the standards used to judge or assess something. Marking criteria tell students how their work will be graded.
Example
Your essay will be marked against three criteria.
Your essay will be marked against three criteria.
Etymology
Plural of 'criterion', from Greek 'kriterion' meaning a means of judging.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for the standards by which work is assessed.