Agnes…Agnes…AGNES!
The correct usage is “every criterion”.
From the American Heritage Dict. 4th Ed.:
Usage Note: Like the analogous etymological plurals agenda and data, criteria is widely used as a singular form. Unlike them, however, it is not yet acceptable in that use.
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Agnes…Agnes…AGNES!
The correct usage is “every criterion”.
From the American Heritage Dict. 4th Ed.:
Usage Note: Like the analogous etymological plurals agenda and data, criteria is widely used as a singular form. Unlike them, however, it is not yet acceptable in that use.