Meaning of critique in English

1. Pronunciation

   /krɪˈtik/

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1. Verb

   critique

   Definitions

   1. appraise critically

   Examples

   • « She reviews books for the New York Times »
   • « Please critique this performance »

2. Noun

   critique

   Etymology

   mid 17th century (as a noun): from French, based on Greek kritikē tekhnē‘critical art’

   Definitions

   1. an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
3. 2. a serious examination and judgment of something

   Examples

   • « constructive criticism is always appreciated »