criterion
Pronunciation: /krʌɪˈtɪərɪən/
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Definition of criterion
noun ( plural criteria /-rɪə/)
Origin:
early 17th century: from Greek kritērion 'means of judging', from kritēs (see critic)
Strictly speaking, the singular form (following the original Greek) is criterion and the plural form is criteria. It is a common mistake to use criteria as if it were a singular, as in a further criteria needs to be considered.