Critique \Cri*tique"\ (kr[i^]*t[=e]k"), n. [F. critique, f., fr.
Gr. kritikh` (sc. te`chnh) the critical art, from kritiko`s.
See Critic.]
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1. The art of criticism. [Written also critic.] [R.]
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2. A critical examination or estimate of a work of literature
or art; a critical dissertation or essay; a careful and
thorough analysis of any subject; a criticism; as, Kant's
"Critique of Pure Reason."
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I should as soon expect to see a critique on the
poesy of a ring as on the inscription of a medal.
--Addison.
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3. A critic; one who criticises. [Obs.]
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A question among critiques in the ages to come.
--Bp. Lincoln.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Critique \Cri*tique"\, v. t. [Cf. Critic, v.]
To criticise or pass judgment upon. [Obs.] --Pope.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
critique
n 1: an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of
a book or play) [syn: review, critical review, review
article]
2: a serious examination and judgment of something;
"constructive criticism is always appreciated" [syn: criticism]
v : appraise critically; "She reviews books for the New York
Times"; "Please critique this performance" [syn: review]
WordNet (r) 2.0
45 Moby Thesaurus words for "critique":
analysis, approval, book review, censure, comment, commentary,
commentation, copy, critical bibliography, critical journal,
critical notice, critical review, criticism, dwelling upon,
editorial, elaboration, gloss, going over, iteration, leader,
leading article, literary criticism, notice, practicing,
reaffirmation, recap, recapitulation, recital, recountal,
recounting, rehash, rehearsal, reissue, reiteration, remark,
report, reprint, restatement, resume, retelling, review,
running commentary, summary, summing up, write-up
Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
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