I think it has to do with the language "counts as … if at least". That statement is conveying a definition, and definitions can be seen as bi-conditionals. Being interpreted in a national tradition is defined as doing any one of 3 things: X, Y, Z.
... would recommend creating your own cheatsheet as you go through the ... or maybe even an excel sheet and write down in your ... . The process of creating the cheatsheet will teach you a lot ...
There is a lesson on the admissions course found here, https://7sage.com/admissions/lesson/rec-cheat-sheet/?ss_completed_lesson=17073, on what advice to give for recommenders.