Meaning
criterion, rule
- sense
In a sentence
Questo criterio mi sembra giusto per tutti.
This criterion seems fair to everyone.
Con che criterio hai scelto questo colore?
By what criterion did you choose this color?
Non ha criterio quando spende i soldi.
He has no sense when spending money.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| criterio | masculine · singular |
| criteri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use criterio for standards or principles of judgment; use regola for a fixed rule and metodo for a way of doing something.
- Often appears in the plural: criteri. The singular is criterio, not criterioe or criterium in Italian.
- Common in formal, academic, and work contexts: criteri di selezione, di valutazione, di scelta.