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Learn “Criterion”

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Criterion

noun/kry-TEER-ee-uhn/

Meaning

A standard or rule used to judge or decide something.

In context

Each criterion in the marking guide is worth five points.

Remember it

CRITERION sounds like 'critic' — a critic uses standards to judge.

Use it well

One is a criterion; two or more are 'criteria' — watch the tricky plural.