criticism, critique
(noun) a serious examination and judgment of something; “constructive criticism is always appreciated”
review, critique, critical review, review article
(noun) an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
review, critique
(verb) appraise critically; “She reviews books for the New York Times”; “Please critique this performance”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
critique (plural critiques)
The art of criticism.
An essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed, etc.
A point made to criticize something.
(obsolete) A critic; one who criticises.
critique (third-person singular simple present critiques, present participle critiquing, simple past and past participle critiqued)
(US, proscribed) To review something.
Source: Wiktionary
Cri*tique" (kr-tk"), n. Etym: [F. critique, f., fr. Gr. Critic.]
1. The art of criticism. [Written also critic.] [R.]
2. A critical examination or estimate of a work of literature or art; a critical dissertation or essay; a careful and through analysis of any subject; a criticism; as, Kant's "Critique of Pure Reason." I should as soon expect to see a critique on the poesy of a ring as on the inscription of a medal. Addison.
3. A critic; one who criticises. [Obs.] A question among critiques in the ages to come. Bp. Lincoln.
Cri*tique", v. t. Etym: [Cf. Critic, v.]
Definition: To criticise or pass judgment upon. [Obs.] Pope.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
10 March 2025
(adjective) celebrated in fable or legend; “the fabled Paul Bunyan and his blue ox”; “legendary exploits of Jesse James”
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
