Criterion means a standard on the basis of which something or someone is judged or evaluated.
Criterion is the singular form whereas Criteria is the plural form.
- The committee identified five important criteria for their business plan. (plural form)
- The customer feedback is the most important criterion for us. (singular form)
- The team must satisfy all the criteria for entrance to the competition or they will be rejected. (plural form)
- Safety should be the number one criterion when one buys a car. (singular form)
- Merit should be the sole criterion for judging students. (singular form)
