critique

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   An essay in which another piece of work is criticized, reviewed, etc.

   I ſhould as ſoon expect to ſee a Critique on the Poſie of a Ring, as on the Inſcription of a Medal.

2. 2
   noun

   A point made to criticize something.

   Bob liked most of my presentation, but offered three minor critiques.

3. 3
   verb

   To review something; to criticize.

   I want you to critique this new idea of mine.

4. 4
   noun

   Obsolete form of critic (“one who criticizes”).

   a question amongst critiques in the ages to come

5. 5
   noun

   a serious examination and judgment of something

6. 6
   noun

   an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)

7. 7
   verb

   to appraise critically

8. 8
   noun

   The art of criticism.

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from French critique, from New Latin critica (“critique”), feminine of criticus (“critical”); see critic.