ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Critique

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /kɹɪˈtiːk/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Critique is a noun meaning (uncountable) The art of criticism.

Meaning

(uncountable) The art of criticism.

(countable) An essay in which another piece of work is criticized, reviewed, etc.
(countable) A point made to criticize something.
To review something; to criticize.
Obsolete form of critic (“one who criticizes”).

I want you to critique this new idea of mine.

Bob liked most of my presentation, but offered three minor critiques.

I ſhould as ſoon expect to ſee a Critique on the Poſie of a Ring, as on the Inſcription of a Medal.

I did not always agree with Malcolm X, specifically his critiques of Dr [Martin Luther] King and of the philosophy of nonviolent resistance.

Depending on context, synonyms include animadversion, criticism, dressing-down, handbagging, slam, stricture.

Common opposites include accolade, applause, encomium, plaudit, tribute.

Related dictionary entries include criticism, review, criticise, critic, criticize, critical.

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