plural critiques
: 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)
She wrote a radical critique of the philosopher's early essays.
They gave a fair and honest critique of her art.
critiques; critiqued; critiquing
: to express your opinion about the good and bad parts of (something) : to give a critique of (something)
The class convened to critique the student's latest painting.
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“Critique.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/critique. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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