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What is the plural form of the word 'criterion'?

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Criterions
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Criteriae
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C
Criteria
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Criterias
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Solution

The correct option is B Criteria
Option C: The plural form of 'criterion' is 'criteria'.
'Criteria' means 'principles or standards by which something may be judged or decided'.
Hence, option C is correct.
Options A, B and D: The words 'criterions', 'criteriae' and 'criterias' cannot be the plural form of 'criterion'. These word forms do not exist in the standard English language.
Hence, options A, B and D are wrong.

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