1. standards or principles by which something is judged or decided
Usage: plural of criterion

Examples

• The scholarship has strict academic criteria that applicants must meet.
• What criteria did you use to select the best candidate?
• The judging criteria for the contest include creativity and originality.
• Our hiring criteria focus on experience and communication skills.
• The restaurant was chosen based on several criteria including location and price.
• Students must satisfy all graduation criteria to receive their diploma.
• The selection criteria were clearly outlined in the application guidelines.