06 April 2010

English Learning: Criterion Vs Criteria (Singular or Plural)

This is a summary of English word usage.

According to the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary:

Criterion (noun) - Singular
Meaning: a standard by which you judge, decide about or deal with something
Example: The Health Service should not be judged by financial criteria alone.

Criteria = plural of criterion


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1 comment:

Jason Young said...

Short but valuable post. I bet many of us do not know this. And I am one of them. Learnt a word today.

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