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as in standard
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
one criterion for grading these essays will be their conformity to the rules of traditional grammar
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as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
an exceptionally high degree of physical risk is the preeminent criterion of an extreme sport
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Recent Examples of criterion
While many of the pieces fulfilled another one of Goreski’s criteria, others fit within the film’s primary color scheme.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
Lender perks Down payment assistance programs aimed at low-to-middle-income homebuyers
Non-qualifying mortgages that offer more flexibility with income criteria and credit history.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
More pressing for those involved in the program the first time was Crime Lab’s finding that less than half of the students referred — 41% — actually fit the criteria of being out of school for 18 months.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
If no such policy existed, the NCAA followed the International Olympic Committee's criteria.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
Lender perks Down payment assistance programs aimed at low-to-middle-income homebuyers
Non-qualifying mortgages that offer more flexibility with income criteria and credit history.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
More pressing for those involved in the program the first time was Crime Lab’s finding that less than half of the students referred — 41% — actually fit the criteria of being out of school for 18 months.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
If no such policy existed, the NCAA followed the International Olympic Committee's criteria.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for criterion
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Set Clear Expectations and Establish Appropriate Boundaries Be transparent about performance standards, goals, and success metrics.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Members of the Legislative Jewish Caucus and Bay Area Democrats introduced a bill last month that would require the state Board of Education to adopt standards for ethnic studies by January 2028.—
Molly Gibbs and Grant Stringer Bay Area News Group (TNS),
arkansasonline.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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While the speech shares many characteristics with a State of the Union address, this presentation is slightly different in nature.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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Yale researchers want to speak with Central Floridians affected by 1,4-dioxane The Florida Geological Survey also uncovered an insidious characteristic of this chemical combination: 1,1-DCE inhibits the natural degradation of 1,4-dioxane, allowing its spread.—
Kevin Spear,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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One is to update benchmarks constantly with questions based on new information sources.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2025
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The oats grown on the Highclere Castle estate are of such exceptional quality, in fact, that they are used as a benchmark for feeding top thoroughbreds around the world.—
Brian Freedman,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Also during that time, Screen Ireland was behind the production of over 116 feature films, 64 TV series and 120 short films.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
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While this research is an important first step, future research will need to expand these datasets, use satellite tracking to follow potential neonate movement, and explore whether other environmental factors, such as deep-sea features or seasonal cycles, play a role in whale shark reproduction.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The charges come amid President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration, which has seen ICE raids nationwide and an end to asylum applications at the US-Mexico border, among other measures.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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The measure, known as the Homeschool Act, comes after an investigation by Capitol News Illinois and ProPublica last year found that Illinois is among a small number of states that place virtually no rules on parents who homeschool their children.—
Molly Parker,
ProPublica,
3 Mar. 2025
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While the tech behemoth may lag in timing, it’s always led in quality.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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Evolving Client Expectations: Understand how these technologies may change client priorities, service needs and quality benchmarks.—
Mit Somaiya,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Mar. 2025
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These early problem-solving experiences can help develop resilience and adaptability, traits essential for success in STEAM fields and beyond.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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In her post, Meli questioned why ambition, despite its downsides, was seen as a moral good and an important trait to have.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Instead, digitize the attributes and documents needed to create customer profiles so they can be leveraged throughout the organization.—
Alex Ford,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Using medieval art as one resource, Ariès pointed out that children were often portrayed as miniature adults, without special attributes, such as plump features or silly behaviors, that might mark them as fundamentally different from their older counterparts.—
Anna Mae Duane,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Criterion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criterion. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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