selection criterion

[/sɪˈlɛkʃən ˈkraɪtɪriən/]

nounpl: selection criteria

critério de seleção

1. A standard or principle used to evaluate and choose among options or candidates

The selection criterion for the scholarship was academic excellence.

O critério de seleção para a bolsa era excelência acadêmica.

2. A specific requirement or condition that must be met for something to be chosen or accepted

Experience in project management was a key selection criterion for the position.

A experiência em gestão de projetos era um critério de seleção importante para o cargo.

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General Brazilian

critério de seleção

Most common and standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

critério de seleção

Identical to general Brazilian usage

Rio de Janeiro

critério de seleção

Identical to general Brazilian usage

Portugal

critério de seleção

Standard usage; sometimes 'critério selectivo' in formal contexts

meet the selection criteria

set selection criteria

satisfy the selection criterion

strict selection criteria

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