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Meaning of metacriterion | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˈmɛtəkɹaɪˌtɪɹiən

Definitions

A criterion used to choose between other criteria.

Examples

“If there must be a strict hierarchy, then one must ask⟳ what metacriteria should be used to determine⟳ which morality is best, which behavior most appropriate, which culture most "natural," "holy," or "reasonable."”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

metacriticism metacritique metacrolein metacromion metacryst metacrystal

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