This use of criteria as a singular noun is generally considered incorrect
‘Only then can we reach the standardised criterion of economic growth and prosperity
Standards on which a judgment or decision may be based
As English borrows words from Latin and Greek, we sometimes must adjust our grammar to accommodate how those words were used in their original languages
An example of criteria are the various SAT scores which evaluate a students potential for a successful educational experience at college
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Feb 14, 2020 · Criteria is the plural form of criterion
It looks like the rare baseis comes from the Greek, but the common bases just refers back to basis and that does not explain the plural etymology
Criteria is the plural of criterion—a standard or principle for judging, evaluating, or selecting something
USAGE Criteria, the plural of criterion, is not acceptable as a singular noun: this criterion is not valid; these criteria are not
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You may use data and agenda as singular words (they are plurals in Latin), but the rule on criteria remains: It’s
You would ask, Are these criteria the same as those defined in the previous e
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