/ kraɪˈtɪəriən; NAmE -ˈtɪr-/ noun
( pl. cri·teria / -riə; NAmE /) a standard or principle by which sth is judged, or with the help of which a decision is made :
The main criterion is value for money.
What criteria are used for assessing a student's ability?
••
WORD ORIGIN
early 17th cent.: from Greek kritērion means of judging, from kritēs a judge, from krinein judge, decide.