criteria
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The standards or rules used to judge or decide something.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
standards
requirements
Usage notes
"Criteria" is a plural form; a single standard is a "criterion", a distinction many writers get wrong.
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Which word fits the gap? "To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must meet strict academic _____."
Answer: criteria
In your own words, what does "criteria" mean?
The standards or rules used to judge or decide something.
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