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How do you spell Criterion?

Correct spelling

criterion

CRITER + ION. Plural: criteria.

Why is criterion spelled this way?

From Greek kriterion, a means of judging. The singular is criterion; the plural is criteria. Mixing up the forms is one of English's most common grammatical errors.

Common misspellings of criterion

critereoncritiriancriteriancreterion

Example

The main criterion for selection is experience.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell criterion?+
The correct spelling is "criterion". CRITER + ION. Plural: criteria.
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