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critique

/krɪˈtiːk/

[/krɪˈtiːk/]

a careful judgement

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Definition

A critique is a careful written judgement that points out the strengths and weaknesses of a work. Students write critiques in higher study.

Example

Write a short critique of the experiment.

Write a short critique of the experiment.

Etymology

From Greek 'kritikē' meaning the art of judging.

How & Where It’s Used

Used for balanced written judgements of works.

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