Definition

1. Noun:

   • A detailed analysis and assessment: A "critique" is a thorough examination and evaluation of something, such as a work of art, literature, or performance, often involving judgment of its merits and faults.
   • A piece of writing containing such an analysis: A "critique" can also refer to the essay, article, or review itself that presents this critical evaluation.

2. Verb:

   • To analyze and evaluate critically: To "critique" means to appraise or assess something in a detailed and analytical manner, typically to judge its value or quality.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • The professor wrote a detailed critique of the novel's themes.
  • She presented her critique of the new policy during the meeting.

• Verb:

  • The committee will critique the research proposals next week.
  • He asked his peers to critique his presentation before the conference.

Advanced Usage

• "To offer a critique": To provide a critical analysis or evaluation.

  • The editor offered a constructive critique of the manuscript.

• "Under critique": Being subjected to critical examination.

  • The theory has been under intense critique since its publication.

Variants and Related Words

• Critic (n): A person who judges, evaluates, or analyzes artistic or literary works.

  • The film critic praised the director's vision.

• Critical (adj):

  • Inclined to judge severely and find faults.

    • She is very critical of careless work.
  • Involving careful analysis or judgment.

    • This is a critical stage in the project.
  • Of decisive importance.

    • The patient is in critical condition.

• Criticism (n): The act or practice of analyzing and judging the merits and faults of something.

  • He welcomed criticism as a way to improve.

Synonyms

• Analysis: Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.
• Evaluation: The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.
• Review: A formal assessment or examination of something with the possibility or intention of instituting change if necessary.
• Appraisal: An act of assessing something or someone.

Related Phrases

• Peer critique: Evaluation performed by others of equal status or in the same field.

  • The study underwent a rigorous peer critique before publication.

• Self-critique: The act of critically analyzing one's own work or actions.

  • Part of the creative process involves honest self-critique.

Noun

1. a serious examination and judgment of something
   • constructive criticism is always appreciated
2. an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)

Verb

1. appraise critically
   • She reviews books for the New York Times
   • Please critique this performance