set criterion

[/sɛt ˈkraɪˌtɪriən/]
verb phrasepl: set criteria
estabelecer critério
1. to establish or define a standard, rule, or principle by which something is judged or evaluated
The committee decided to set criterion for evaluating all job applicants fairly.
O comitê decidiu estabelecer critério para avaliar todos os candidatos de forma justa.
2. to determine specific requirements or conditions that must be met
We need to set criterion before we can begin the selection process.
Precisamos estabelecer critério antes de começarmos o processo de seleção.
3. to define benchmarks or metrics for measurement or assessment
The organization set criterion to measure employee performance.
A organização estabeleceu critério para medir o desempenho dos funcionários.
In Brazilian Portuguese business environments, 'estabelecer critério' is the standard formal term used in meetings, documentation, and official communications. In Portugal, 'fixar critério' is equally common. Both cultures emphasize clear criterion-setting in academic, professional, and governmental evaluations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
establish standarddefine requirementset benchmarkestablish parameterset metric
Antonyms / Antônimos
remove criterionabandon standarddiscard requirement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estabelecer critério
most common usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
estabelecer critério/definir critério
both forms used, with slight preference for 'definir' in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
estabelecer critério
standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
estabelecer critério/fixar critério
'fixar critério' more common in European Portuguese

Related Words

criterionstandardbenchmarkrequirementparametermeasureevaluate

Related Idioms & Phrases

set the bar
set the standard
lay down the law
draw a line in the sand
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