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Critique

/kɹɪˈtiːk/

The art of criticism.

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📖 Definitions of "Critique"

noun

1
The art of criticism.
2
An essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed, etc.
3
A point made to criticize something.
"Bob liked most of my presentation, but offered three minor critiques."
4
A critic; one who criticises.

verb

1
To review something.
"I want you to critique this new idea of mine."

🔄 Synonyms of "Critique"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
reviewnoun	An account intended as a critical evaluation of a text or a piece of work.
criticismnoun	(uncountable) The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed
critical reviewnoun	an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
review articlenoun	A type of academic publication that reviews previous studies in order to summarise current knowledge about a specific topic.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Critique"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
criticismnoun	(uncountable) The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed
reviewnoun	An account intended as a critical evaluation of a text or a piece of work.
review articlenoun	A type of academic publication that reviews previous studies in order to summarise current knowledge about a specific topic.
critical reviewnoun	an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
criticiseverb	Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of criticize. [To find fault (with something).]
criticnoun	(countable) A person who appraises the works of others.
criticizeverb	To find fault (with something).
criticalnoun	A critical value, factor, etc.
critically	In a critical manner; with, or in terms of, criticism.
satirenoun	(uncountable) A literary device of writing or art which principally ridicules its subject often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change or highlighting a shortcoming in the work of another. Imitation, humor, irony, and exaggeration are often used to aid this.
tippingnoun	The practice of leaving a tip (gratuity).
ratenoun	The proportional relationship between one amount, value etc. and another.
analysisnoun	(countable) Decomposition into components in order to study (a complex thing, concept, theory, etc.).
slamnoun	(countable) A sudden impact or blow.
reviewernoun	A person who writes reviews for a newspaper or other publication; a critic.
internationalenoun	A general left-wing anthem for solidarity and emancipation of the working class, dating back to the 19th century.
musicalenoun	A musical entertainment, usually private and typically involving classical music
criticisedverb	—
criticisesverb	Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of criticize. [To find fault (with something).]
criticisingverb	Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of criticize. [To find fault (with something).]