criteria

== English == === Etymology === The plural form of criterion, formed according to the Ancient Greek -ον (-on) → -α (-a) pluralisation pattern. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /kɹaɪˈtɪə.ɹi.ə/, [kɹaɪ̯ˈtɪə̯.ɹi.ə] Rhymes: -ɪəɹiə (General American, Canada) IPA(key): /kɹaɪˈtɪɹ.i.ə/, [kɹaɪ̯ˈtɪɹ.i.ə] Rhymes: -ɪɹiə (Australian) IPA(key): /kɹɑeˈtɪə.ɹi.ə/, [kɹɑe̯ˈtɪə̯.ɹi.ə] === Noun === criteria plural of criterion For quotations using this term, see Citations:criteria. === Noun === criteria (countable and uncountable, plural criterias) (nonstandard, proscribed) (countable) A single criterion. For quotations using this term, see Citations:criteria. (uncountable) A set of criteria. For quotations using this term, see Citations:criteria. ==== Usage notes ==== The word criteria is often treated as singular or even uncountable, but these uses are usually still considered incorrect, because the standard singular form is criterion. The standard and most common plural form is criteria; less common is criterions. ==== Derived terms ==== === References === === Anagrams === triceria == Dutch == === Pronunciation === === Noun === criteria plural of criterium == Latin == === Noun === criteria nominative/accusative/vocative plural of criterion