criterion

A standard or principle by which something is judged or decided.

• criteria/kraɪˈtɪəriə/(n
• plural)标准

• meet the criteria
• selection criteria
• key criterion
• strict criteria
• criteria for

1. 1.The main criterion for admission is academic performance, but extracurricular activities are also considered. (singular)
2. 2.The grant application was rejected because it didn't meet all the criteria. (plural)

• standard/ˈstændərd/— a level of quality or attainment
• benchmark/ˈbɛntʃmɑːrk/— a point of reference for comparison
• measure/ˈmɛʒər/— a basis for comparison

from Greek "kriterion" (a means for judging) — "krinein" (to judge, to decide)