Meaning & use
critique
A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially pointing out its strengths and weaknesses.
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The professor's critique of the essay focused on its weak thesis statement.
Artists gathered for a group critique of each other's paintings.
A note on using this word
Critique is more formal and balanced than 'criticism,' which in everyday speech often implies mainly negative comments.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To evaluate something carefully, pointing out its strengths and flaws.
She asked her mentor to critique the first chapter of her novel.
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