criterion

a standard or principle that is used to judge something

criterio, norma, estándar

• a criterion for sth

Collocations set a criterion · meet the criteria

• The company sets strict criteria for hiring new staff.

  La empresa establece estrictos criterios para contratar nuevo personal.

a test or examination used to judge someone's ability or suitability for something

examen, prueba, evaluación

• a criterion of sth

Collocations pass a criterion test · fail to meet the criteria

• Candidates must pass a rigorous criterion test.

  Los candidatos deben superar una rigurosa prueba de criterio.