Learning language
Translation language
noun · B2 · often · UK/US

criteria

criteria

Meaning of criteria

standards used to judge or decide something

Learn criteria with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

Free flashcards·10,000+ words in the database·scheduled reviews
How important is this word
B2often

criteria fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

Pronunciation
British English/kraɪˈtɪəriə/
American English/kraɪˈtɪriə/
Russian transcription[krʲɪtʲɪˈrʲijɪ]
criteria
criteria - критерии
free flashcards
Learn for freeLearn 7 words from "Top 2500"
Active review

How many words can you learn in a year?

If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.

ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.

Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words you can add to active review
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

criteria with Russian translation

criteria usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы установили чёткие критерии до начала конкурса.

We set clear criteria before the contest started.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Окончательные критерии было легко понять.

The final criteria were easy to understand.

Learn by topic

criteria belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

criteriaкритерии
appleяблоко
riceрис
butterсливочное масло
chickenкурица
familyсемья
momмама

criteria synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between criteria / standards / requirements / benchmark / guideline

🇬🇧English
criteria

критерии — standards used to judge or decide something

B2Often

We set clear criteria before the contest started.

Мы установили чёткие критерии до начала конкурса.

C
🇬🇧English
criteria

the plural form used for the standards or rules used to judge something

B2Very Often

The selection criteria are clear.

Критерии отбора понятны.

S
🇬🇧English
standards

general rules or levels of quality used as a basis for judgment

B2Very Often

The company has high standards.

У компании высокие стандарты.

R
🇬🇧English
requirements

things that must be done or met in order to qualify or succeed

B2Very Often

You must meet all the requirements.

Вы должны выполнить все требования.

B
🇬🇧English
benchmark

a standard or reference point used for comparison

B2Often

This report will be used as a benchmark.

Этот отчет будет использоваться как ориентир.

G
🇬🇧English
guideline

a helpful rule or recommendation that guides action, not a strict requirement

B2Often

Please follow the safety guidelines.

Пожалуйста, соблюдайте правила безопасности.

C
🇬🇧English
criterion

a single standard used to judge or decide something

B2Often

Price is an important criterion.

Цена — важный критерий.

Y
🇬🇧English
yardstick

a measure or standard used to judge the value or success of something

B2Rarely

Profit is not the only yardstick of success.

Прибыль — не единственное мерило успеха.

M
🇬🇧English
measure

a standard, method, or action used to assess something; can also mean an actual measurement

B2Very Often

We need a fair measure of performance.

Нам нужна справедливая мера оценки эффективности.

What's the difference

Related words and lists for criteria

How to pronounce criteria and what this word means

criteria translation: критерии. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce criteria

/kraɪˈtɪəriə/

criteria translation

критерии

criteria examples

We set clear criteria before the contest started.

criteria transcription

/kraɪˈtɪəriə/, /kraɪˈtɪriə/

How this dictionary entry is reviewed

ZapomniEnglish prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.

Translation and meaningPronunciation and transcriptionExamples, synonyms, and topics

Questions about this word

criteria meaning: what does it mean?

standards used to judge or decide something

criteria pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

criteria is pronounced as /kraɪˈtɪəriə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

criteria definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We set clear criteria before the contest started. Translation: Мы установили чёткие критерии до начала конкурса.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn criteria in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.