critique
Americannoun
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an article or essay criticizing a literary or other work; detailed evaluation; review.
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a criticism or critical comment on some problem, subject, etc.
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the art or practice of criticism.
verb (used with object)
noun
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a critical essay or commentary, esp on artistic work
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the act or art of criticizing
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
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Brontë fans have also accused the director of reducing a complex work rife with social critique into a popcorn romance.
From Los Angeles Times
Even with the deletions and changes, the report delivered a harsh critique of the LAFD’s performance during the Palisades fire, pointing to a disorganized response, failures in communication and chiefs who didn’t understand their roles.
From Los Angeles Times
The actor and self-proclaimed dance mom often gives the harshest critiques and seldom hands out a perfect five-star score.
From Los Angeles Times
The right’s biggest critique had to do with the promise that the entire performance would be delivered in Spanish, a history-making first.
From Salon
The episode has reignited conversations about gendered language in journalism and how media figures revisit past critiques in light of present political alignments.
From Salon
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