criteria

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Diagnostic criteria remain unchanged for now, meaning the impact of the reclassification will depend heavily on whether medical practice follows the science.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

In order to be designated as a bathing site the location must meet specific criteria including the number of bathers who use the site and whether there are nearby toilet facilities.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“Don’t fall into the trap of clicking ‘apply’ to every job you come across where you vaguely meet the criteria, as this can become discouraging,” said Duris.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Establishing definitive criteria for when and how swap lines can be extended, along with requiring congressional notification upon deployment, would protect market credibility without sacrificing speed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

In fact, we tend to judge children’s art according to the same criteria as adult art, only in appropriately simpler terms, and with good reason.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson