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critique

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /krɪˈtiːk/

Forms: critiques

critique means: A piece of writing that examines a work and discusses its strengths and weaknesses.

noun

WRITTEN REVIEWC1

A piece of writing that examines a work and discusses its strengths and weaknesses.

  • She wrote a critique of the film.
  • His critique discussed the book’s strengths and weaknesses.
  • We read several critiques of the same painting.

How to use it: a critique of something (The magazine published a critique of her novel.)

Similar words: review, critical analysis

Common phrases: detailed critique, written critique, critique of something

CRITICAL POINTC1

A comment that points out a problem or weakness in something.

  • Her only critique concerned the title.
  • He offered two critiques of our proposal.
  • We addressed each critique before the next meeting.

How to use it: a critique of something (His critique of the plan focused on its cost.)

Similar words: criticism, objection

Common phrases: minor critique, valid critique, critique of something

verb

ASSESS WORKC1

To examine something and discuss what is good and bad about it.

  • Please critique my essay.
  • The students critiqued each other’s designs.
  • She will critique the arguments in his report.

Similar words: review, evaluate, assess

Common phrases: critique an essay, critique a design, critique someone’s work

Questions about critique

What does critique mean?

A piece of writing that examines a work and discusses its strengths and weaknesses.

What is critique in other languages?

Türkçe: eleştiri · Español: crítica · Français: critique · Deutsch: Kritik · Italiano: critica · 日本語: 批評

How do you pronounce critique?

It is pronounced /krɪˈtiːk/.

How do you use critique in a sentence?

She wrote a critique of the film. His critique discussed the book’s strengths and weaknesses.

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