'Critique' definitions:
Definition of 'critique'
(from WordNet)
noun
An essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play) [syn: review, critique, critical review, review article]
noun
A serious examination and judgment of something; "constructive criticism is always appreciated" [syn: criticism, critique]
verb
Appraise critically; "She reviews books for the New York Times"; "Please critique this performance" [syn: review, critique]
Definition of 'Critique'
From: GCIDE
- Critique \Cri*tique"\, v. t. [Cf. Critic, v.] To criticise or pass judgment upon. [Obs.] --Pope. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Critique'
From: GCIDE
- Critique \Cri*tique"\ (kr[i^]*t[=e]k"), n. [F. critique, f., fr. Gr. kritikh` (sc. te`chnh) the critical art, from kritiko`s. See Critic.] [1913 Webster]
- 1. The art of criticism. [Written also critic.] [R.] [1913 Webster]
- 2. A critical examination or estimate of a work of literature or art; a critical dissertation or essay; a careful and thorough analysis of any subject; a criticism; as, Kant's "Critique of Pure Reason." [1913 Webster]
- I should as soon expect to see a critique on the poesy of a ring as on the inscription of a medal. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
- 3. A critic; one who criticises. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- A question among critiques in the ages to come. --Bp. Lincoln. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'critique'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- analysis,
- approval,
- book review,
- censure,
- comment,
- commentary,
- commentation,
- copy,
- critical bibliography,
- critical journal,
- critical notice,
- critical review,
- criticism,
- dwelling upon,
- editorial,
- elaboration,
- gloss,
- going over,
- iteration,
- leader,
- leading article,
- literary criticism,
- notice,
- practicing,
- reaffirmation,
- recap,
- recapitulation,
- recital,
- recountal,
- recounting,
- rehash,
- rehearsal,
- reissue,
- reiteration,
- remark,
- report,
- reprint,
- restatement,
- resume,
- retelling,
- review,
- running commentary,
- summary,
- summing up,
- write-up