[ krʌɪ'tɪərɪən ]
■ noun ( plural criteria -rɪə ) a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided.
Derivatives
criterial adjective
Origin
C17: from Gk kritērion 'means of judging', from kritēs (see critic ).
Usage
The singular form is ~ 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.