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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.
Synonyms
selection standardevaluation criterionqualifying standardbenchmarkrequirement
Antonyms
random selectionarbitrary choice

Regional Variations

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

Related Idioms & Phrases

meet the selection criteria
set selection criteria
satisfy the selection criterion
strict selection criteria
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