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Definition of critique
: an act of criticizing; especially : a critical (see critical 2c) estimate or discussion a critique of the poet's work an honest critique of her art
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Examples of critique in a Sentence
She wrote a radical critique of the philosopher's early essays.
They gave a fair and honest critique of her art.
Recent Examples of critique from the Web
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Neoconservatives applauded Reagan’s critique of the Nixon/Kissinger policy of detente (an easing of hostilities).
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For McElroy, his role as an analyst on the SEC Network represents an unique balancing act between promoting the league and offering legitimate critiques of the teams he is paid to analyze.
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But Kennard never even went through a practice before Stan Van Gundy, the Pistons’ coach and president of basketball operations, offered a scathing critique of Kennard’s interest in playing defense.
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The reforms are unlikely to drive down out-of-pocket spending, another perennial complaint of the bill’s authors, and a central critique by President Trump of the current system.
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In recent years, the comedian and actor became known for scolding fellow African-Americans for poor grammar, sloppy dress and not valuing education, critiques that drew fire from some as elitist.
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Former president Barack Obama posted a stinging critique of the Senate Republican healthcare bill Thursday on Facebook.
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Such withering critiques might warrant major changes in a defeated party’s way of doing business.
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Three Homer City Council members survived a recall effort promoted by local conservatives over a resolution that broadly endorsed tolerance and inclusion but originated as a pointed critique of President Donald Trump.
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Critique is an alteration of an archaic word that referred generally to criticism. Critique itself dates to the early 18th century and originally referred to a piece of writing that criticized a literary or artistic work. The words criticism, critique, and review overlap in meaning. Criticism usually means "the act of criticizing" or a "remark or comment that expresses disapproval," but it can also refer to the activity of making judgments about the qualities of books, movies, etc. (as in "literary criticism").Critique is a somewhat formal word that typically refers to a careful judgment in which someone gives an opinion about something. Review can refer to an essay analyzing a literary or artistic work, but can also sometimes imply a more casual or personal opinion.
Origin and Etymology of critique
borrowed from French, borrowed from Latin critica “evaluation of literary works,” borrowed from Greek kritikḗ noun derivative from feminine of kritikós “discerning, capable of judging” — more at 1critic
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Definition of critique
critiqued
;critiquing
transitive verb
: to examine critically : review critique the plan
Examples of critique in a Sentence
The class convened to critique the student's latest painting.
Recent Examples of critique from the Web
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The newspaper continued its recent trend of critiquing May, who fired Osborne from her Cabinet last summer.
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The new season is poised to continue critiquing the long shadows of privilege and injustice.
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Friends said there was no better person to try — and to critique — a new restaurant.
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No one who’s critiquing the movie seems to be out to trash it.
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Hughes does not limit himself to critiquing art, offering observations about the city’s infrastructure, including Rome’s apparent adoration of fountains, as well as ancient Romans’ tendency toward spectacle.
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The 2017 Whitney Biennial, which opened in March, just a couple of months after Trump’s inauguration, offers a virtual feast of works critiquing the administration’s policies on immigration and funding for art.
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Four colleagues are convened on a bank of sleek sofas, laptops open, critiquing a PowerPoint in advance of an upcoming presentation.
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The implication at the heart of that report meshes with the contradiction between Trump’s past statements about Comey and Rosenstein’s critiques: The Rosenstein letter probably was simply the evidence the White House was looking for.
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Origin and Etymology of critique
derivative of 1critique
CRITIQUE Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of critique for English Language Learners
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: a careful judgment in which you give your opinion about the good and bad parts of something (such as a piece of writing or a work of art)
critique
Definition of critique for English Language Learners
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: to express your opinion about the good and bad parts of (something) : to give a critique of (something)
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