Criterio (en. Criterion)

/kɾiˈteɾjo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Principle or set of principles that serve to guide decisions or judgments.
The criterion we use to select candidates is prior experience.
El criterio que utilizamos para seleccionar candidatos es la experiencia previa.
A point of view that a person has on a matter.
Everyone has their own criterion on the truth of the facts.
Cada uno tiene su propio criterio sobre la verdad de los hechos.
Fundamental reference that is taken into account to evaluate something.
The evaluation criterion for the projects was very strict.
El criterio de evaluación de los proyectos fue muy estricto.

Etymology

From the Greek 'kritērion', meaning 'that which distinguishes or evaluates'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

under established criteria
Following the previously set norms or standards.
bajo criterios establecidos
personal criterion
To judge or decide according to individual opinion.
criterio personal
at the discretion of
According to someone’s assessment.
a criterio de

Related Words

critical
That serves to judge or evaluate.
critérico
overly critical
That has an excessively strict or critical criterion.
criticón

Slang Meanings

To have judgment
That person really has judgment to make decisions.
Esa persona realmente tiene criterio para tomar decisiones.
Without judgment
You can't act without judgment; you need to think before acting.
No puedes actuar sin criterio; necesitas pensar antes de actuar.