Meaning of critique | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The art of criticism.
   uncountable
2. An essay in which another piece of work is criticized, reviewed, etc.
   countable
3. A critical evaluation or analysis, especially one dealing with works of art or literature.
4. A point made to criticize something.
   countable
5. To evaluate or analyze critically.
6. Evaluative and critical discourse:criticism, notice, review.
7. (Art Terms) a critical essay or commentary, esp on artistic work
8. the act or art of criticizing
9. an article or essay evaluating a literary or other work; review.
10. a criticism or critical comment on some subject, problem, etc.
11. to review or analyze critically.
12. A. N → crítica f
    N
13. B. VT → evaluarto critique sb's work/performance → evaluar el trabajo/la actuación de algn
    VT

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Examples

“I ſhould as ſoon expect⟳ to ſee a Critique on the Poſie of a Ring⟳, as on the Inſcription of a Medal.”

“I did not always agree⟳ with Malcolm X, specifically his critiques of Dr [Martin Luther] King and of the philosophy of nonviolent resistance.”

“The Department for Transport⟳ has conceded that the instruction to the train⟳ operators under its control⟳ (either through direct⟳ management or a contractual relationship) to close⟳ ticket offices will be withdrawn, following a devas[ta]ting critique by Transport⟳ Focus⟳ on the proposal's shortcomings.”

“Bob liked most of my presentation, but offered three minor critiques.”

“a question⟳ amongst critiques in the ages to come⟳”

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