critique

[ kri-teek ]

noun

1. an article or essay criticizing a literary or other work; detailed evaluation; review.
2. a criticism or critical comment on some problem, subject, etc.
3. the art or practice of criticism.

verb (used with object)

, cri·tiqued, cri·ti·quing.

1. to review or analyze critically.

critique

/ krɪˈtiːk /

noun

1. a critical essay or commentary, esp on artistic work
2. the act or art of criticizing

Word History and Origins

Origin of critique¹

First recorded in 1695–1705; from French, from Greek kritikḗ “the art of criticism,” noun use of feminine of kritikós “critical, skilled in judging”; replacing critic

Word History and Origins

Origin of critique¹

C17: from French, from Greek kritikē, from kritikos able to discern

Example Sentences

On Monday's "The Daily Show," Stewart didn't hold back his sharp critique of Democrats and how they are handling the loss in of the presidency and Congress.

From Salon

But his critique of the vaccine safety regime has been roundly dismissed by experts.

From BBC

While Trump has been more circumspect, limiting most of his China critiques to the realm of trade, he is filling his foreign policy team with vocal China critics.

From BBC

But “Heretic” doesn’t earn, or even appear interested in, that critique.

From Los Angeles Times

Through these comical yet eye-opening critiques, she realized her platform — as a Black foodie born and raised in L.A. — was an anomaly.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• appraisal
• assessment
• comment
• commentary
• criticism
• editorial
• examination
• judgment