1. A specific standard or principle used to choose or evaluate something from a range of options, based on particular requirements or preferences
The selective criterion for admission to the program was a minimum GPA of 3.5.
O critério seletivo para admissão no programa era uma nota mínima de 3,5.
2. A measurable characteristic or condition that determines whether something qualifies or is accepted
Experience in project management was a selective criterion for the management position.
A experiência em gestão de projetos era um critério seletivo para a posição de gestão.