Critique: meaning, definitions and examples

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critique

 

[ krษชหˆtiหk ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

artistic

A detailed analysis and assessment of a work of art, literature, or performance, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses.

Synonyms

analysis, evaluation, review

Examples of usage

  • The critic wrote a critique of the new play, praising the acting but criticizing the script.
  • She received both praise and critique for her latest painting at the art exhibition.
Context #2 | Verb

feedback

To evaluate or analyze something in a detailed and constructive manner, often providing feedback for improvement.

Synonyms

analyze, assess, evaluate

Examples of usage

  • The teacher critiqued the students' essays, offering suggestions for revision.
  • We need to critique our marketing strategy to see where we can make improvements.

Translations

Translations of the word "critique" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น crรญtica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเฅ€เค•เฅเคทเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kritik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kritik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะธั‚ะธะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krytyka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰น่ฉ• (ใฒใฒใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท critique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ crรญtica

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eleลŸtiri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„ํ‰ (ๆ‰น่ฉ•)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู‚ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kritika

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kritika

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰น่ฏ„ (pฤซpรญng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kritika

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gagnrรฝni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะฝ-ะฟั–ะบั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™nqid

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ crรญtica

Etymology

The word 'critique' originated from the French word 'critique' and the Latin word 'criticus', both meaning 'able to discern'. The term 'critique' first appeared in English in the 17th century as a noun, referring to a critical review of a literary or artistic work. Over time, it evolved to also encompass the act of analyzing or evaluating something in a detailed manner. Today, 'critique' is commonly used in academic, artistic, and professional contexts to offer in-depth feedback and assessment.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,754 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.