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CRITICISM
criticism, critique
(noun) a serious examination and judgment of something; “constructive criticism is always appreciated”
criticism, literary criticism
(noun) a written evaluation of a work of literature
criticism, unfavorable judgment
(noun) disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; “the senator received severe criticism from his opponent”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
criticism (countable and uncountable, plural criticisms)
The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed
A critical observation or detailed examination and review.
Synonyms: critique, animadversion, censure
Source: Wiktionary
Crit"i*cism (krt"-sz'm), n.
1. The rules and principles which regulate the practice of the critic; the art of judging with knowledge and propriety of the beauties and faults of a literary performance, or of a production in the fine arts; as, dramatic criticism. The elements ofcriticism depend on the two principles of Beauty and Truth, one of which is the final end or object of study in every one of its pursuits: Beauty, in letters and the arts; Truth, in history and sciences. Brande & C. By criticism, as it was first instituted by Aristotle, was meant a standard of judging well. Dryden.
2. The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed; a critical observation or detailed examination and review; a critique; animadversion; censure. About the plan of "Rasselas" little was said by the critics; and yet the faults of the plan might seem to invite severe criticism. Macaulay.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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CATCH
(verb) grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of; “did you catch that allusion?”; “We caught something of his theory in the lecture”; “don’t catch your meaning”; “did you get it?”; “She didn’t get the joke”; “I just don’t get him”
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