/kraɪˈtɪəriən ||; kraɪˈtɪrɪən/noun [C] (plural criteria /-riə ||; -rɪə/) the standard that you use when you make a decision or form an opinion about sb/sth （衡量的）标准，准则，尺度: What are the criteria for deciding who gets a place on the course? 这课程录取新生以什么作为标准呢？