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.