criteria

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For much of the past century, investors have largely defined value stocks based on one critical criteria: price-to-book ratio.

From MarketWatch

The businesses say only when “the material satisfies rigid and arbitrary regulatory criteria set by the state” are they able to inform consumers their packaging is recyclable.

From Los Angeles Times

"There are things that, when we study them, with our present-day criteria, our values, obviously cannot make us feel proud," he added on Monday.

From BBC

Another practical argument against the bill has been concerns about a "slippery slope", with campaigners pointing to Belgium and Canada where assisted deaths have risen as eligibility criteria have expanded.

From BBC

Such an advisory is issued for “dangerous heat conditions that are not expected to reach warning criteria.”

From Los Angeles Times