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Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (2)

1. an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play);
[syn: review, critique, critical review, review article]

2. a serious examination and judgment of something;
- Example: "constructive criticism is always appreciated"
[syn: criticism, critique]


VERB (1)

1. appraise critically;
- Example: "She reviews books for the New York Times"
- Example: "Please critique this performance"
[syn: review, critique]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Critique \Cri*tique"\ (kr[i^]*t[=e]k"), n. [F. critique, f., fr. Gr. kritikh` (sc. te`chnh) the critical art, from kritiko`s. See Critic.] [1913 Webster] 1. The art of criticism. [Written also critic.] [R.] [1913 Webster] 2. A critical examination or estimate of a work of literature or art; a critical dissertation or essay; a careful and thorough analysis of any subject; a criticism; as, Kant's "Critique of Pure Reason." [1913 Webster] I should as soon expect to see a critique on the poesy of a ring as on the inscription of a medal. --Addison. [1913 Webster] 3. A critic; one who criticises. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] A question among critiques in the ages to come. --Bp. Lincoln. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Critique \Cri*tique"\, v. t. [Cf. Critic, v.] To criticise or pass judgment upon. [Obs.] --Pope. [1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

critique n 1: an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play) [syn: review, critique, critical review, review article] 2: a serious examination and judgment of something; "constructive criticism is always appreciated" [syn: criticism, critique] v 1: appraise critically; "She reviews books for the New York Times"; "Please critique this performance" [syn: review, critique]