Singular form for “Criteria”

August 20th, 2008 by juicyfruit

Did you know that the word “Criteria” is plural?

The correct singular form for “criteria” is criterion.

Plural usage: In order to become a member of this club, you must first meet it’s criteria before you are considered.

Singular usage: In order to become a member of this club, you must first meet it’s only criterion before you are considered.

People often use it incorrectly:  In order to become a member of this club, you must first meet it’s only criteria before you are considered.

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