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Noun

IPA /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

A standard used to judge something or make a decision.

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Comfort was my main criterion when choosing a chair.

Noun

IPA /bəˈrɒmɪtə(r)/

Something that indicates changes in a wider situation or in people's feelings.

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The mood at the weekly market is a useful barometer of local confidence.

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IPA /ˈmɒdɪkəm/

A small amount of something, especially something useful or desirable.

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A modicum of patience would make this queue easier to bear.

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