Criteria
/kraɪˈtɪəriə/noun
Standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.
Did you know?The word 'criteria' comes from the Greek 'kriterion', meaning a means of judging — a concept tied to the divine and the cosmos in ancient philosophy.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
κριτήριον (kritērion)
“A means of judging, a standard for discernment.”
Middle English
English
criterium
“A standard or norm for judgment.”
Late Latin
Latin
criteria
“The plural of criterion, referring to standards of judgment.”
Modern English
English
criteria
“Plural of criterion; standards for evaluation or decision-making.”