criteria

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It said sites chosen for clean-up so far were picked "due to a specific criteria, which includes posing a serious environmental risk and impact on the local community. This was a decision made by the government."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Her criteria was specific: A 1920s or 1930s Spanish-style studio with oversize windows, lots of natural light, a fireplace, hardwood floors and character-rich tile work.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

She said medical spas are prescribing off-label drugs that don’t meet the criteria set out by the FDA that justify a prescription.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

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 determine if a certain human trait is part of the brain’s hardwiring, scientists submit it to a set of criteria.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin