Critique

critique
    n 1: an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of
         a book or play) [syn: {review}, {critique}, {critical
         review}, {review article}]
    2: a serious examination and judgment of something;
       "constructive criticism is always appreciated" [syn:
       {criticism}, {critique}]
    v 1: appraise critically; "She reviews books for the New York
         Times"; "Please critique this performance" [syn: {review},
         {critique}]
    

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}.]
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   1. The art of criticism. [Written also {critic}.] [R.]
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   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."
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            I should as soon expect to see a critique on the
            poesy of a ring as on the inscription of a medal.
                                                  --Addison.
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   3. A critic; one who criticises. [Obs.]
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            A question among critiques in the ages to come.
                                                  --Bp. Lincoln.
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Critique \Cri*tique"\, v. t. [Cf. {Critic}, v.]
   To criticise or pass judgment upon. [Obs.] --Pope.
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45 Moby Thesaurus words for "critique":
      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