Definition of critique
(Entry 1 of 2)
: an act of criticizing
especially
: a critical (see critical sense 1c) estimate or discussion
a critique of the poet's work an honest critique of her art
critique
verb
critiqued; critiquing
Definition of critique (Entry 2 of 2)
: to examine critically : review
critique the plan
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The first known use of critique was in 1653
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