Criteria

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early 17th century: from Greek kritērion ‘means of judging’, from kritēs (see critic).

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The plural form of criterion, formed according to the Ancient Greek -ον(-on) → -α(-a) pluralisation pattern.

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criteria (n.)

"standards of judgment or criticism, rules by which opinions or conduct can be tested," 1620s, classical plural of criterion (q.v.). Also see -a (2). Related: Criterial.