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critique

cri·tique

critique

 
pronunciation:
krih tik
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a written evaluation of a work of art or literature.
synonyms:
review
similar words:
article, criticism, editorial, essay, report, study
definition 2: a discussion about what is good or bad in something.
In class, we did critiques of each other's writing.
similar words:
debate, discussion, review, study
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part of speech: verb
inflections: critiques, critiquing, critiqued
definition: to discuss or write about what is good or bad in.
The speaker critiqued a play by William Shakespeare.
synonyms:
review
similar words:
discuss, study, survey
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  book, literature