sub-criteria vs sub-criterion

Both 'sub-criteria' and 'sub-criterion' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Sub-criteria' is the plural form and is used when referring to multiple criteria, while 'sub-criterion' is the singular form and is used when referring to a single criterion.

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sub-criteria

This is correct when referring to multiple criteria.

Use 'sub-criteria' when you are talking about more than one criterion or aspect.

Examples:

The evaluation process involves considering various sub-criteria.
There are several sub-criteria to be taken into account when making a decision.

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Certain sub-criteria will be used to assess applicants' operational capacity.
consumer and competitive benefits provided (20 % weighting) comprising the following two sub-criteria:
Textile products that are primarily for sale to consumers shall comply with sub-criteria (a) and (b).
spectrum efficiency (20 % weighting) comprising the following two sub-criteria:
= excellent structure, independent of the grading of the other two sub-criteria,
Synthesis applying to classification of the two sub-criteria
consumer and competitive benefits provided (20 % weighting) comprising the following two sub-criteria:
pan-EU geographic coverage (40 % weighting) comprising the following three sub-criteria:
In cases where the habitat type concerned on the site in question does not possess an excellent structure, it is still necessary to evaluate the other two sub-criteria.
Synthesis: applying to the overall grading of the three sub-criteria
In one case the wording of the evaluation report did not fully coincide with the published evaluation sub-criteria.
The final product shall not contain hazardous substances and mixtures in accordance with the rules set out in the following sub-criteria which apply to:
Although the above sub-criteria could be evaluated separately, they should nonetheless be combined for the requirements of selection of sites proposed on the national list as they have a complex and interdependent influence on the process.
In cases where the sub-class 'excellent structure' is given, the criterion A(c) should in its totality be classed as 'A: excellent conservation', independently of the grading of the other two sub-criteria.
the extent to which public policy objectives, not dealt with by the criteria referred to in points (a), (b) and (c), are achieved (20 % weighting) in accordance with the following three equally weighted sub-criteria:
In general, NEP procurements did comply with ECB rules and procedures, but the scoring was sometimes unclear and was based on sub-criteria that were not explicitly foreseen as evaluation criteria.
Subsequent determination of weighting factors and sub-criteria in respect of the award criteria referred to in the contract documents or contract notice
The extent to which public policy objectives, not dealt with by the three preceding criteria, are achieved (20 % weighting) in accordance with the following three equally weighted sub-criteria:
the extent to which public policy objectives, not dealt with by the criteria referred to in points (a), (b) and (c), are achieved (20 % weighting) in accordance with the following three equally weighted sub-criteria:
Selection criteria and sub-criteria shall be measured by reference to the point in time at which milestone 9 (Provision of MSS within the territories of Member States) must be met.

Alternatives:

sub-requirements
sub-factors
sub-standards
sub-components
sub-elements

sub-criterion

This is correct when referring to a single criterion.

Use 'sub-criterion' when you are talking about a specific aspect or criterion.