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Critique

Critique Meaning & Definition
Critique Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Critique?

[n] a serious examination and judgment of something; "constructive criticism is always appreciated"
[n] an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
[v] appraise critically; "She reviews books for the New York Times"; "Please critique this performance"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Critique: critical review | criticism | review | review | review article

Related Terms | Find terms related to Critique: analysis | approval | book review | censure | comment | commentary | commentation | copy | critical bibliography | critical journal | critical notice | critical review | criticism | dwelling upon | editorial | elaboration | gloss | going over | iteration | leader | leading article | literary criticism | notice | practicing | reaffirmation | recap | recapitulation | recital | recountal | recounting | rehash | rehearsal | reissue | reiteration | remark | report | reprint | restatement | resume | retelling | review | running commentary | summary | summing up | write-up

See Also | book review | critical analysis | critical appraisal | criticism | examen | judge | knock | literary criticism | notice | peer review | rave | referee | roast | self-criticism

Critique In Webster's Dictionary

\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. --Addison. 3. A critic; one who criticises. [Obs.] A question among critiques in the ages to come. --Bp. Lincoln.
\Cri*tique"\, v. t. [Cf. {Critic}, v.] To criticise or pass judgment upon. [Obs.] --Pope.

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