English Explanatory Dictionary

criterium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A mass-start road-cycle race consisting of several laps around a closed circuit, the length of each lap or circuit ranging from about 1 km to 2 km (1/2 mile to just over 1 mile).
noun
  1. Alternative form of criterion.

Pronunciation

/kɹaɪˈtɪəɹiəm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-criterium.wav

Word forms

criterium criteriums

Etymology

From French critérium (“competition”), from Latin critērium, from Ancient Greek κριτήριον (kritḗrion).

Synonyms

crit
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