critique

American  

[kri-teek] / krɪˈtik /

noun

1. an article or essay criticizing a literary or other work; detailed evaluation; review.

2. a criticism or critical comment on some problem, subject, etc.

3. the art or practice of criticism.

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verb (used with object)

critiqued, critiquing

1. to review or analyze critically.

critique British  

/ krɪˈtiːk /

noun

1. a critical essay or commentary, esp on artistic work

2. the act or art of criticizing

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Etymology

Origin of critique

First recorded in 1695–1705; from French, from Greek kritikḗ “the art of criticism,” noun use of feminine of kritikós “critical, skilled in judging”; replacing critic

Example Sentences

The 61-year-old now spends 20 to 30 hours a week critiquing AI’s attempts at writing news articles.

From The Wall Street Journal

Community organizer Rae Huang, who is running from Bass’ left, has offered her own critique, saying the mayor has engaged in too much finger-pointing.

From Los Angeles Times

"But enjoyment does not preclude critique. And what the show reveals is that gay storytelling today is limited not so much by social acceptance as by the narrow stories it keeps repeating."

From BBC

Community organizer Rae Huang, who is running from Bass’ left, has offered her own critique, saying the mayor has engaged in too much finger-pointing.

From Los Angeles Times

Globally, the usual suspects were quick to chime in with the usual critiques.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• appraisal
• assessment
• comment
• commentary
• criticism
• editorial
• examination
• judgment