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Meaning of critique | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
kɹɪˈtiːk

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

Equivalents

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under its control (either through direct management or a contractual relationship) to close ticket offices will be withdrawn, following a devas[ta]ting critique by Transport Focus on the proposal's shortcomings.”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”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
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