critique

[kri-teek]

noun

1. an article or essay criticizing a literary or other work; detailed evaluation; review.

2. a criticism or critical comment on some problem, subject, etc.

3. the art or practice of criticism.

verb (used with object)

critiqued, critiquing 

1. to review or analyze critically.

critique

/ krɪˈtiːk /

noun

1. a critical essay or commentary, esp on artistic work

2. the act or art of criticizing

Word History and Origins

Origin of critique¹

First recorded in 1695–1705; from French, from Greek kritikḗ “the art of criticism,” noun use of feminine of kritikós “critical, skilled in judging”; replacing critic

Word History and Origins

Origin of critique¹

C17: from French, from Greek kritikē, from kritikos able to discern

Example Sentences

Online conversations quickly pivoted from critique of the finale to celebrating her signature Burrellisms.

From Salon

If Jones and Smith crave honest critiques about what they need to do to live up to their billing, maybe they’ll stick with their commitments.

From Los Angeles Times

His illustrations often critique political issues in the U.S., with a focus on the challenges and experiences of Latinos.

From Los Angeles Times

Perino said afterwards on X that she critiqued the governor because “copying isn’t a good look.”

From Salon

And with a $1 million gift he funded the T. George Silcott Gallery, named for his late brother, providing a venue for exhibitions, critiques and public lectures.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• appraisal 
• assessment 
• comment 
• commentary 
• criticism 
• editorial 
• examination 
• judgment