criterion, criteria — Meaning standard, rale, or test for forming a judgement or decision, criterion (KRAI TEER ee uhn) is singular in form and meaning. The plural criteria (KRAI TEER ee uh) cannot be used for criterion in such expressions as a criteria, one criteria … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
criterion — See criterion, criteria … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
criteria — See criterion, criteria … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
Criterion of multiple attestation — Criterion of multiple attestation: Last Supper The criterion of multiple attestation or independent attestation is a tool used by Biblical scholars to help determine whether certain actions or sayings by Jesus in the New Testament are from… … Wikipedia
Criterion of embarrassment — Criterion of embarrassment: The Baptism of Jesus The criterion of embarrassment, also known as criterion of dissimilarity, is a critical analysis of historical accounts in which accounts embarrassing to the author are presumed to be true because… … Wikipedia
Criterion — may refer to: Criterion, general meaning In science and mathematics: Criterion validity, in psychometrics, a measure of how well one variable or set of variables predicts an outcome Criterion referenced test, translates a test score into a… … Wikipedia
criterion — meaning ‘a principle or standard by which something is judged’, has a plural criteria. This plural form is often taken to be singular, a use that is not standard: • A report…will tell councillors that the bidding criteria has significantly… … Modern English usage
criterion — ► NOUN (pl. criteria) ▪ a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided. DERIVATIVES criterial adjective. USAGE The singular form is criterion and the plural form is criteria. Do not use criteria as if it were a singular, as… … English terms dictionary
criterion — UK US /kraɪˈtɪəriən/ noun [C] (plural criteria) ► a standard by which you judge, decide about, or deal with something: »Pay is a very important criterion for job satisfaction. »When employing new staff, you need to be very clear about your… … Financial and business terms
criteria / criterion — Criterion is singular: There is only one criterion for this job. Criteria is plural: Several criteria need to be met in order for us to move forward … Confused words
criteria / criterion — Criterion is singular: There is only one criterion for this job. Criteria is plural: Several criteria need to be met in order for us to move forward … Confused words
