Standards or conditions that must be met in order to qualify for something; the plural form of 'criterion'.
“To receive the discount, applicants must meet all three criteria listed in the chart.”
“The eligibility criteria for the premium plan include a minimum deposit and a valid ID.”
Diagrams in this task often list criteria in a bulleted or tabular format (e.g., age, income, residency status). Read all criteria for a category carefully, since a candidate must usually meet every one, not just one, to qualify. Watch for words like 'and' versus 'or' linking criteria, as this changes whether all conditions are required.
Synonyms: requirements, conditions, standards