CRITERIA Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

criteria

noun

variants also criterions

plural of criterion

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 That policy needs to evaluate prospective patients against criteria such as the patient’s needs and the agency’s ability to provide services, in relation to the current caseload, average case mix intensity, staffing and competence of staff. — Colin Conner Ii, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Studies have estimated that anywhere between 25% and 35% of the patient population would meet the current clinical criteria for gene therapy. — Steven Ross Johnson, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 To be eligible, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and meet the criteria for federal Pell Grants. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The state’s criteria has not been updated since the mid-1970s. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Surely this fits McCutcheon’s criteria of adding names for doing significant things future generations should remember, since this donation reopened the monument after its public closure. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026 Independent candidate Collin Corbett, a former Republican political operative, did not meet WTTW’s criteria to participate. — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 If that’s your main criteria, Cameron Winter At Carnegie Hall is not for you. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 The agency has already approved the company’s baseline design standards alongside its core safety criteria. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Fire Chief Darin Snedeker said a third station is operating below national staffing standards, affecting the district's ability to respond quickly to emergencies.

— Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
From men wearing pink to push back against the pressures of toxic masculinity to women pushing back against unrealistic body standards, pink has become a color of defiant empathy.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of standards

Noun

The challenge is to innovate without abandoning the characteristics customers recognize and appreciate.

— Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026
The fighter jet integrates low-observable stealth characteristics with advanced sensors, electronic warfare capabilities, and networked information sharing.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of characteristics

Noun

Productivity and General Performance Tests We challenge Googlebooks' productivity power with three overall performance benchmarks, two browser-based and one in an Android app.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Viewed this way, superintelligence describes the depth of nature’s organizing intelligence, not a leaderboard of computational benchmarks.

— Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of benchmarks

Noun

With a bigger budget from Netflix, Sy and Leterrier leaned further into the show’s superhero-like qualities, expanding its universe beyond the novels of Maurice Leblanc and weaving some futuristic elements.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
The Groove Holds It All Together One of the song’s most compelling qualities is its infectious groove.

— David Penn, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of qualities

Noun

Last year, Royal Palm underwent a $100 million renovation by new owner Park Hotels and Resorts, updating all guest rooms, adding new dining concepts, and restoring key architectural features.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
This week, the Royals unveiled new renderings of what their future stadium in Crown Center will look like, with dramatic plaza entrances and a design that highlights Kansas City’s natural features and surrounding landmarks.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of features

Noun

Across relevant categories, comparisons and purchase-intent prompts, models will associate certain attributes with your brand.

— Lora Kratchounova, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Within premium products, there is a focus on longevity attributes in skin care and elegant, sophisticated makeup products among mature middle-class consumers.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

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