kriteeriumideks
Kriteeriumideks is an Estonian translative form meaning “as criteria” or “into criteria.” It is the translative form of the plural genitive kriteeriumide and is used to designate something as the criteria used in evaluation, selection, or analysis. The form typically appears in formal writing and official documents, not in everyday conversation.
The word is commonly placed after verbs such as määrama, võtma, or seatama in contexts where a
Etymology: kriteerium comes from Latin criterion through European languages, and the Estonian plural nominative is kriteeriumid.
Usage notes: kriteeriumideks is most frequent in administrative, academic, and policy contexts. It is often followed