critique

[cri·tique]

As a verb, critique means to review or examine something critically. As a noun, a critique is that review or examination, like an art essay or a book report.

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The art of criticism.

Noun
a serious examination and judgment of something; "constructive criticism is always appreciated"

Noun
an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)

Verb
appraise critically; "She reviews books for the New York Times"; "Please critique this performance"


n.
The art of criticism.

n.
A critical examination or estimate of a work of literature or art; a critical dissertation or essay; a careful and through analysis of any subject; a criticism; as, Kant's "Critique of Pure Reason."

n.
A critic; one who criticises.

v.
To criticise or pass judgment upon.


Critique

Cri*tique" (kr?-t?k"), n. [F. critique, f., fr. Gr. (sc. ) the critical art, from . See Critic.] 1. The art of criticism. [Written also critic.] [R.] 2. A critical examination or estimate of a work of literature or art; a critical dissertation or essay; a careful and through analysis of any subject; a criticism; as, Kant's "Critique of Pure Reason."
I should as soon expect to see a critique on the poesy of a ring as on the inscription of a medal.
3. A critic; one who criticises. [Obs.]
A question among critiques in the ages to come.

Critique

Cri*tique", v. t. [Cf. Critic, v.] To criticise or pass judgment upon. [Obs.] Pope.

The art of criticism.

To criticise or pass judgment upon.

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Usage Examples

An art whose medium is language will always show a high degree of critical creativeness, for speech is itself a critique of life: it names, it characterizes, it passes judgment, in that it creates.

One of the hardest things for me, now that I'm famous, is finding people who can read my stuff and give me an honest critique.

I do think the patriotic thing to do is to critique my country. How else do you make a country better but by pointing out its flaws?

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Other Usage Examples

Constructive criticism is about finding something good and positive to soften the blow to the real critique of what really went on.

My relationship with the journalists who covered the campaign was complicated. I often hid from the critical eye of their cameras and their omnipresent digital recorders, wary of the critique implicit in every captured moment. But I also grew to respect and understand their passion for their work, their love for the journey we were sharing.

He who stands aloof runs the risk of believing himself better than others and misusing his critique of society as an ideology for his private interest.

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