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1
as in standards
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 characteristics
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 criteria
By setting clear criteria for what qualifies as thought leadership, organizations can focus their resources on ideas with real potential.
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Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Engage your internal stakeholders to define and implement new decision criteria, and communicate it to existing and prospective employees.
—Lyssa Hansard, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Integrate them into your ongoing pay practices, hiring processes, performance reviews and promotion criteria.
—Lyssa Hansard, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
With the teams splitting the head-to-head matchup and having the same division record under that scenario, the Steelers would win the North based on the third tiebreaker criteria, which is winning percentage against common opponents.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
How your product can uniquely address those criteria and what that will mean in terms of cost, risk and scale frame the second half.
—Joe Garber, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
This steep increase can be largely attributed to the closure of residential institutions which many people with autism were once sent to, greater public awareness about autism, and expansion of the diagnostic criteria.
—Catherine Tan, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Certain eligibility criteria must be met to claim the R&D tax credit.
—Prasanna Kumar, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
While the position has always been given to a House member, the lack of strict criteria essentially means that anyone who meets the requirements for the office may be considered for nomination.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Engage your internal stakeholders to define and implement new decision criteria, and communicate it to existing and prospective employees.
—Lyssa Hansard, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Integrate them into your ongoing pay practices, hiring processes, performance reviews and promotion criteria.
—Lyssa Hansard, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
With the teams splitting the head-to-head matchup and having the same division record under that scenario, the Steelers would win the North based on the third tiebreaker criteria, which is winning percentage against common opponents.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
How your product can uniquely address those criteria and what that will mean in terms of cost, risk and scale frame the second half.
—Joe Garber, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
This steep increase can be largely attributed to the closure of residential institutions which many people with autism were once sent to, greater public awareness about autism, and expansion of the diagnostic criteria.
—Catherine Tan, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Certain eligibility criteria must be met to claim the R&D tax credit.
—Prasanna Kumar, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
While the position has always been given to a House member, the lack of strict criteria essentially means that anyone who meets the requirements for the office may be considered for nomination.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criteria
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Crosby started the season slowly for his gaudy standards but is now on pace for 89 points.Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Dating standards have risen, and women are more vocal about their relationship expectations.Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The World Bank, for example, needs economic metrics, the WHO relies on public health statistics, and environmental agencies require data on carbon emissions.Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk than the benchmark index, making the ride less of a roller-coaster, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Turing test is one of the oldest and most well-known benchmarks for AI performance.Rob Toews, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Broader sanctions relief, however, relating to the removal of HTS from terrorist designation lists, should remain tied to measurable benchmarks in governance reforms, including inclusivity, respect for human rights, and commitment to a democratic transition.Karam Shaar, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2024
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Influences have a way of appearing, like family traits, in idiosyncratic details such as the turn of a head or position of a hand, but here the steps and styles have been stripped of attitude and etiquette, to their elemental forms.Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, leaders should look for traits such as initiative, adaptability and a willingness to learn, which are indicators of future success.Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Criteria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criteria. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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