How do you use "criterion" in a sentence?

What criteria are you using to assess the candidates? Price was the main criterion for choosing the supplier. The selection criteria include experience and qualifications.

criterion

Q: What does "criterion" mean?

A standard or principle for judging or deciding something A criterion is a standard or principle by which something is judged or decided. The plural form is 'criteria' (from Greek). It's commonly used when discussing requirements for selection, evaluation standards, or decision-making frameworks.

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Meaning: A standard or principle for judging or deciding something

标准，准则，判断依据

criterio, norma, pauta

基準、判断基準、規準

기준, 판단 기준

A criterion is a standard or principle by which something is judged or decided. The plural form is 'criteria' (from Greek). It's commonly used when discussing requirements for selection, evaluation standards, or decision-making frameworks.

criterion是用来判断或决定某事的标准或原则。复数形式是「criteria」（源自希腊语）。在讨论选拔要求、评估标准或决策框架时经常使用。

Un criterion es una norma o principio por el cual se juzga o decide algo. La forma plural es «criteria» (del griego). Se usa comúnmente al discutir requisitos de selección, estándares de evaluación o marcos de toma de decisiones.

criterionは、何かを判断または決定するための基準や原則です。複数形は「criteria」（ギリシャ語由来）。選抜要件、評価基準、意思決定の枠組みについて議論する際によく使われます。

criterion은 어떤 것을 판단하거나 결정하는 기준이나 원칙입니다. 복수형은 (그리스어에서 유래한) 'criteria'입니다. 선발 요건, 평가 기준 또는 의사 결정 체계를 논의할 때 흔히 사용됩니다.

Examples

What criteria are you using to assess the candidates?
你用什么标准来评估候选人？
¿Qué criterios estás utilizando para evaluar a los candidatos?
候補者を評価するためにどのような基準を使っていますか？
후보자를 평가하는 데 어떤 기준을 사용하고 있습니까?
Price was the main criterion for choosing the supplier.
价格是选择供应商的主要标准。
El precio fue el criterio principal para elegir al proveedor.
価格がサプライヤーを選ぶ主な基準でした。
가격이 공급업체를 선정하는 주요 기준이었습니다.
The selection criteria include experience and qualifications.
选拔标准包括经验和资质。
Los criterios de selección incluyen experiencia y cualificaciones.
選考基準には経験と資格が含まれます。
선발 기준에는 경력과 자격이 포함됩니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Greek 'kriterion' meaning 'a means for judging, a standard', from 'krites' (judge), from 'krinein' (to separate, decide, judge). Related to 'critic', 'crisis', and 'crime'. The plural 'criteria' follows Greek grammar.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

From Greek 'kriterion' meaning 'a means for judging,' derived from 'krites' (judge). The same root gives us 'critic' and 'critical.' The plural 'criteria' is often mistakenly used as singular in informal speech.