critique
Translation
critical review, analysis, assessment
Examples
She wrote a critique of the new play.
She wrote a critique of the new play.
The professor gave a detailed critique of my essay.
The professor gave a detailed critique of my essay.
Grammar Patterns
a critique of ((sth.)) a detailed analysis of (sth.) She wrote a critique of the film.
Similar Words
Synonyms: analysis, evaluation, assessment, review
Etymology
From French 'critique', which comes from the Greek 'kritikē tekhnē', meaning 'the critical art'.
Memory Tips
A 'critique' is often a more formal, academic, and detailed analysis or evaluation than general 'criticism'.