critique

[ kri-teek ]

/ krɪˈtik /

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noun

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

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

the art or practice of criticism.

verb (used with object), cri·tiqued, cri·ti·quing.

to review or analyze critically.

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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

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH critique

critic, criticism, critique

Words nearby critique

critical value, critical volume, criticaster, criticism, criticize, critique, Critique of Pure Reason, Crittenden Compromise, critter, Crius, CRM

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How to use critique in a sentence

As the years went on, I called Tom more and more often — not just for his critiques on players but because he knew everyone and everything in college basketball.
Tom Konchalski made basketball better. The sport won’t be the same without him.|John Feinstein|February 8, 2021|Washington Post
Those critiques re-emerged in December, when it was finally announced that Space Force personnel would be called guardians.
100 of the best rejected names for the Space Force guardians|Lila MacLellan|February 7, 2021|Quartz
Karau declined to comment, but the legal opinion echoes critiques of advocates, police and some attorneys who worry Descano’s move to withdraw from some misdemeanor cases his predecessor handled could shortchange some victims.
Judge faults Fairfax County prosecutors for failing to notify victim of trial|Justin Jouvenal|February 5, 2021|Washington Post
Dolly Parton’s hit song “9 to 5” is a rousing critique of the American workplace.
Dolly Parton’s Super Bowl ad rewrites “9 to 5” as a side-hustle anthem|Sarah Todd|February 2, 2021|Quartz

Aware of the critiques that often surround him, Virgil Abloh aims to take back that narrative.
Virgil Abloh Brings Louis Vuitton Home With Fall Menswear|Nandi Howard|January 22, 2021|Essence.com
Do we critique those women who would modify themselves just to reach those standards?
Renée Zellweger Got a New Face—and Everyone Had An Opinion About It|Kevin O’Keeffe|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This photograph is a critique of how draconian the rules of society can be.
‘Gods of Suburbia’: Dina Goldstein’s Arresting Photo Series on Religion vs. Consumerism|Dina Goldstein|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The critique extends into nearly every little crevice and lacuna of our civic life.
Who Are the Judicial Activists Now?|Michael Tomasky|October 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Wisneski agreed that the concern about self-reporting is a “valid critique” of his study.
It’s Official: Religion Doesn’t Make You More Moral|Elizabeth Picciuto|September 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Even her own publication, The New York Times, issued a stinging critique.
A Sexism Problem at The New York Times|Keli Goff|September 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It is the last edition (Paris, 1840), and purports to be "augmente d'un examen critique et des preuves positives," &c.
Notes and Queries, Number 177, March 19, 1853|Various
The critique of Lucien de Rubempre established his position.
Repertory Of The Comedie Humaine, Complete, A -- Z|Anatole Cerfberr and Jules Franois Christophe
Look at this from the author of a very interesting and laudatory critique.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25)|Robert Louis Stevenson
He had called on Bauerle, the editor of the paper, and had been told that a critique of the concert would soon appear.
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician|Frederick Niecks
He was planning again a book on Byron, and asks for Taine's critique of him 217 in his Littrature anglaise.
The Life of Mazzini|Bolton King

British Dictionary definitions for critique

critique

/ (krɪˈtiːk) /

noun

a critical essay or commentary, esp on artistic work

the act or art of criticizing

Word Origin for critique

C17: from French, from Greek kritikē, from kritikos able to discern

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