critical analysis
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Definition
- Noun:
- An appraisal based on careful analytical evaluation: "Critical analysis" refers to the detailed examination and judgment of something's merits and faults, formed through systematic and careful study.
Usage
- "Critical analysis" is a formal, uncountable noun phrase. It describes the process or result of evaluating something in depth.
- It is commonly used in academic, professional, and artistic contexts to describe a rigorous, objective assessment.
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Examples
- Noun:
- Her critical analysis of the company's financial health saved it from a poor investment.
- The success of the policy depends on a critical analysis of its potential impacts.
- The book provides a brilliant critical analysis of modern political movements.
Advanced Usage
- "To subject something to critical analysis": To carefully examine and evaluate something.
- Every historical claim should be subjected to critical analysis.
- "A piece of critical analysis": Refers to a specific work or instance of such evaluation.
- She published a piece of critical analysis on the poet's early works.
Variants and Related Words
- Critically analyze (verb phrase): To perform a critical analysis.
- We must critically analyze these findings.
- Critical appraisal (noun phrase): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably.
- The journal article is a critical appraisal of current methods.
Synonyms
- Evaluation: The making of a judgment about the value or quality of something.
- Assessment: The act of judging or deciding the amount, value, quality, or importance of something.
- Examination: A detailed inspection or investigation.
Related Phrases
- Critical thinking: The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue to form a judgment.
- The course aims to develop students' critical thinking skills.
- Literary criticism: The art or practice of judging and commenting on the qualities and character of literary works.
- He specializes in literary criticism of the 19th century.
Notes
- "Critical analysis" emphasizes a methodical, reasoned, and often dispassionate approach. The word "critical" here does not mean "finding fault" but rather "involving careful judgment."
- It is typically not used as a countable noun (e.g., "three critical analyses" is less common; "three pieces of critical analysis" is preferred).
Noun
- an appraisal based on careful analytical evaluation