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3 definitions found 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 1.6 [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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