noun / verb
critique
krih-TEEK/krɪˈtiːk/
A detailed evaluation of something, or the act of making one.
The evaluator's critique praises the painting's composition while examining a problem with its perspective.
Etymology
The root's movement from separating to judging underlies the Greek expression meaning “the critical art.” A critique is an exercise of that art: a detailed examination of something's merits.
In context
A biting critique of how younger generations are handed down broken promises yet told to work harder.
More examples
- We critique each draft before sending it to the editor.
- The students exchanged critiques of their paintings.
- He critiqued the study's methods without questioning the researchers' motives.
Forms
critique · critiques · critiqued · critiquing
Similar words
- review
- May give an overall judgment without examining details closely.
- assessment
- Often measures quality or suitability against specific standards.
- analysis
- Examines parts and relationships without necessarily judging their quality.