criterion
/kraɪˈtɪəriən/ · /kraɪˈtɪriən/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #6525 in the learning path
评判标准；准则
Definitions
n. A standard used to judge something or make a decision.
评判标准；准则
Example
Price was my main criterion when choosing a bicycle.
选自行车时，价格是我的主要衡量标准。
Environmental impact should be a key criterion when governments assess proposals for new transport infrastructure.
政府评估新交通基础设施提案时，应将环境影响作为重要标准。
Collocations
- meet a criterion
- selection criteria
- assessment criteria
Synonyms
- standard
- benchmark
Usage tip
单数criterion，复数criteria；不能说a criteria。
FAQ
- What does criterion mean?
- A standard used to judge something or make a decision.
- How is criterion pronounced?
- UK /kraɪˈtɪəriən/, US /kraɪˈtɪriən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
