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1
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
The amendment should define specific criteria for incapacity, including mental illness, cognitive decline, substance abuse, or any condition that substantially impairs judgment or decision-making capacity.
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Lynn Schmidt, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
An expansion of the Milwaukee Police Department's criteria to issue a missing persons alert would not include the three homeless men who are still believed missing since historic floods swept through Milwaukee in August.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Unlike generic benchmarks such as Massive Multitask Language Understanding (MMLU) or HellaSwag that test broad capabilities, your evaluations must reflect your specific product’s success criteria.
—Sebastian Crossa, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In denim, achieving this certification is especially challenging due to the complex supply chain, the large number of chemicals and components used and the stringent, holistic assessment criteria, noted Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, the non-profit behind the certification.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
The bear then wandered into an adjacent property across the street and was eventually euthanized under New Jersey Fish and Wildlife’s response criteria for category 1 bears, in which the animals are considered a threat to public safety and property.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
The recommendation proceeds to the La Jolla Community Planning Association for further review and will be the first project to be automatically slated for a full presentation as part of a new set of LJCPA criteria.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
But many Americans who don't meet the new criteria do still want to get vaccinated to avoid getting sick or spreading the virus to vulnerable family members.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
Each coffee was scored based on criteria such as acidity, body, and sweetness (which everyone ranked 10 out of 10) before the whole lot was averaged for a score out of 100.
—Alex Mayyasi, Saveur, 10 Sep. 2025
Lynn Schmidt, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
An expansion of the Milwaukee Police Department's criteria to issue a missing persons alert would not include the three homeless men who are still believed missing since historic floods swept through Milwaukee in August.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Unlike generic benchmarks such as Massive Multitask Language Understanding (MMLU) or HellaSwag that test broad capabilities, your evaluations must reflect your specific product’s success criteria.
—Sebastian Crossa, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In denim, achieving this certification is especially challenging due to the complex supply chain, the large number of chemicals and components used and the stringent, holistic assessment criteria, noted Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, the non-profit behind the certification.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
The bear then wandered into an adjacent property across the street and was eventually euthanized under New Jersey Fish and Wildlife’s response criteria for category 1 bears, in which the animals are considered a threat to public safety and property.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
The recommendation proceeds to the La Jolla Community Planning Association for further review and will be the first project to be automatically slated for a full presentation as part of a new set of LJCPA criteria.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
But many Americans who don't meet the new criteria do still want to get vaccinated to avoid getting sick or spreading the virus to vulnerable family members.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
Each coffee was scored based on criteria such as acidity, body, and sweetness (which everyone ranked 10 out of 10) before the whole lot was averaged for a score out of 100.
—Alex Mayyasi, Saveur, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criteria
Noun
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When the pace of innovation slows, standards emerge.—
Jim McGregor,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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But Republicans should question their own members who fail in other areas that require adherence to basic standards of conscience and competence.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Those are characteristics that are best stated overtly.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Most Playful Night Light This is a night light for kids and adults alike, embodying the charming, playful characteristics of all Dusen Dusen products.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These alternative sources of meaning act as stabilizers, ensuring their mental health isn’t tied solely to external metrics beyond their control.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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This includes tracking metrics like the reduction in walking distance for nurses and the delivery accuracy, as well as qualitative feedback from patients and nurses.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At the end of each, they’ll be awarded a choice of power-up that can boost their health, attack or defense, or imbue their abilities with elemental attributes.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
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Understanding Personalized And Contextual Security Personalized security customizes protections based on user attributes—such as roles, behaviors and historical interaction patterns.—
Pulak De,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For now, Verdagy’s benchmarks matter.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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This is why computer scientists should not be left to create benchmarks for real world professional tasks without deferring to expert advice from people working in those professions.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Indeed, biologists know far more about how DNA turns into biochemistry and adult traits than engineers understand about how the numbers inside an AI yield cogent conversation and useful behavior.—
Nate Soares,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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For much of the match, Woltemade displayed his unconventional traits.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While these issues seem to have been caused by users’ misunderstanding of features, other, more nefarious security flaws have emerged.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Girarvs Entryway Shoe Bench with Cat Cabinet This 18-inch high bench is designed to store some items in plain sight, but also includes a few more subtle features that ramp up its unique factor.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Criteria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criteria. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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