critique

noun

krə-ˈtēk How to pronounce critique (audio)
Definition of critiquenext
as in criticism
an essay evaluating or analyzing something in a critique of the retrospective, the reviewer faulted it for not including more of the painter's mature works

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Recent Examples of critique Irwin knows how to clown an audience, and in this enjoyable, broadly comic interpretation, the buffoonery is at least as much the point as some pointed critiques of modern-day American health care. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026 Those making the claims are not looking back, nor are those accepting them without critique. — Kamau Bobb october 21, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026 The announcement was flooded with critiques and the Mets’ post announcing the partnership on X was deleted and reposted multiple times. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026 Inaba called out a lift in the couple’s samba routine and even read the definition of a lift during her critique. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for critique
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  1. criticism
  2. review
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  • Either way, Steve Sarkisian has noticed something different about his quarterback this week, which also comes at a time of heightened criticism towards the Texas offense.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The government efforts to make sure that male royals are producing male emperors have triggered criticisms.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of criticism
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  • The meeting concluded with a general consensus among School Board members and City Council representatives to move forward with feasibility studies, cost breakdowns and formal design reviews before drafting a binding interlocal agreement.
    — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Both policies have limitations, and residency requirements and emergency coverage deserve careful review.
    — Lance B. Fulford, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of review

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