critique

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A careful, detailed assessment of something's strengths and weaknesses.

   She wrote a thoughtful critique of the new economic policy.

2. 2
   verb

   To examine something carefully and judge its good and bad points.

   I want you to critique my new business plan honestly.

3. 3
   noun

   A specific critical comment pointing out a fault.

   He liked my presentation but offered three minor critiques.

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

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