Both Uses
criteria
in
Tunnel In the Sky
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- That is what the engineers call a self-defeating criterion.†
Chpt 7 *criterion = a reference point against which things can be evaluated
- Leaders should not be chosen by popular whim; they should be determined by rigorous scientific criteria.†
Chpt 8
Definitions:
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(1)
(criteria) reference points against which things can be evaluatedNote that "criterion" is the singular form. Though not seen as often as "criteria", it is reasonably common. Today, "criterions" is acceptable in place of "criteria", though seldom used.
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)