Hypertext Webster Gateway: "critique"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Critique \Cri*tique"\, v. t. [Cf. {Critic}, v.]
To criticise or pass judgment upon. [Obs.] --Pope.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Critique \Cri*tique"\ (kr?-t?k"), n. [F. critique, f., fr. Gr.
???? (sc. ????) the critical art, from ?????. See {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.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
critique
n 1: an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of
a book or play) [syn: {review}, {critical review}, {review
article}]
2: a serious examination and judgment of something;
"constructive criticism is always appreciated" [syn: {criticism}]
v : appraise critically; "She reviews books for the New York
Times"; "Please critique this performance" [syn: {review}]
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