“What is the main criteria for the promotion?”
Confusables Entry 123 / 1011 60-second read
Criteria vs. Criterion
The singular versus plural form of a standard.
The comparisoni
“What is the main criterion for the promotion?”
More examplesii
01
This is a very important criteria.
This is a very important criterion.
02
Make sure all the criteria are met before merging.
Make sure all the criteria are met before merging.
The ruleiii
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CRITERION = singular (one standard).
Many people use 'criteria' for both singular and plural, but in formal writing, 'criterion' is the only correct singular form.
Memory aidiv
Remember it like this
Criteri-ON = One. Criteri-A = All (many).