C1nounformalacademicmedia
US/krɪˈtiːk/
UK/krɪˈtiːk/
a detailed written or spoken judgment of the good and bad points of something
In context
The professor wrote a sharp critique of the government's housing policy.
Her critique of the film focused on its weak ending.
We asked a colleague to give a critique of our draft report.
Words that go with critique
verb + noun
- write a critiqueShe wrote a critique of the new law.
- offer a critiqueHe offered a critique of the company's strategy.
noun + preposition
- a critique ofThe book is a critique of modern advertising.
adjective + noun
- detailed critiqueThe editor gave us a detailed critique of the plan.
- harsh critiqueThe film received a harsh critique in the press.
- literary critiqueShe teaches literary critique at the university.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She did a critique of the article.Correct: She wrote a critique of the article.