Both Uses
criteria
in
Marley & Me
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- We chose the breed on one criterion alone: curb appeal.†
p. 15.8 *criterion = a reference point against which things can be evaluated
- But we had been looking for months, and this was the first house that met all our criteria.†
p. 167.3
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)