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กฎเกณฑ์

Components

กฎ
เกณฑ์

Pronunciation

kòt keen

กฎเกณฑ์

kòt keen

rule

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กฎ rule + เกณฑ์ criterion
  1. 1 rule、regulation、criterion、standard

This word refers to rules, regulations, or criteria set for how people should act or how something should be judged. It often suggests an organized set of standards rather than just one casual rule.

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rule、regulation、criterion、standard

Noun⭐️3 Common

A rule, regulation, or standard used to control behavior or guide decisions in an organization, system, or procedure.

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Learning notes

Explanation

กฎเกณฑ์ combines the ideas of กฎ, “rule,” and เกณฑ์, “standard” or “criterion.” It can refer both to rules people are expected to follow and to standards used for making judgments. It is common in contexts such as schools, companies, government procedures, selection processes, exams, and formal systems. The usual classifier is ข้อ.

Usage

Use this word when talking about school rules, company regulations, application or selection requirements, administrative procedures, or judging standards for exams and contests. It can appear in everyday speech, but it has a somewhat formal, organized feel.

Caution

For “law” in the legal sense, กฎหมาย is normally used. กฎเกณฑ์ usually means operating rules, regulations, or standards rather than law itself. For a simple everyday rule, กฎ may be enough.

Differences from similar words

1 rule synonyms

  • กฎ is the basic word for a rule. กฎเกณฑ์ sounds a bit more formal and often refers to an organized set of rules or standards.

  • ระเบียบ often refers to order, procedure, or internal regulations. กฎเกณฑ์ can also cover standards or criteria used for judging or deciding something.

  • หลักเกณฑ์ emphasizes criteria or principles for evaluation. กฎเกณฑ์ includes that idea but can also mean rules that must be followed.

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