critique
pronunciation
How to pronounce critique in British English:
UK [krɪˈti:k]
How to pronounce critique in American English:
US [krɪˈtik]
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- Noun:
- an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
- a serious examination and judgment of something
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- Verb:
- appraise critically
Word Origin
- critique (n.)
- 1702, restored French spelling of 17c. critick "art of criticism" (see critic), ultimately from Greek kritike tekhne "the critical art."
Example
- 1. But also underlying this critique are prosaic political concerns .
- 2. Great for inspiration or critique of design ideas .
- 3. I never would have asked him to critique it , though .
- 4. I agree with the critique of the policies adopted so far .
- 5. A critique of your project is not tantamount to a personal attack .