Critical
adjective
Very important and needs attention to get the best result.
A strong thesis statement is critical for a thoughtful essay.
Often appears as...
- critical thinking
- critical review
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Academic
adjective
Being in a condition that requires immediate attention or action.
He is in critical condition after the accident.
Often appears as...
- critical condition
- critical care
adjective
Giving your judgement or expressing an opinion about something.
She gave a critical review of the book.
Often appears as...
- critical review
- critical perspective
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Disapproving
Academic
adjective
Connected with careful examination of things to learn about them.
In critical analysis, you examine each part of the problem carefully.
Often appears as...
- critical thinking
- critical analysis
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Formal
Academic
adjective
Finding problems and errors in something or someone.
He has always been very critical of his own work.
Often appears as...
- highly critical
- critically examine
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Very important and needs attention to get the best result.
A strong thesis statement is critical for a thoughtful essay.
Often appears as...
- critical thinking
- critical review
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Being in a condition that requires immediate attention or action.
He is in critical condition after the accident.
Often appears as...
- critical condition
- critical care
adjective
Giving your judgement or expressing an opinion about something.
She gave a critical review of the book.
Often appears as...
- critical review
- critical perspective
Usage tips
Disapproving
Academic
adjective
Connected with careful examination of things to learn about them.
In critical analysis, you examine each part of the problem carefully.
Often appears as...
- critical thinking
- critical analysis
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
adjective
Finding problems and errors in something or someone.
He has always been very critical of his own work.
Often appears as...
- highly critical
- critically examine
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3High Stakes
Used when stakes are high and the outcome is very significant or impactful.
Making the right decision is critical for our company's future.
Pro Tip 2/3Prioritize Actions
Implies prioritization of actions or tasks above others due to their importance.
Attending these meetings is critical; we can't afford to miss them.
Pro Tip 3/3Impending Consequences
Suggests that failure to address the matter could have negative consequences.
The feedback was critical to improve his performance before the finals.
Pro Tip 1/3High Stakes
Used when stakes are high and the outcome is very significant or impactful.
Making the right decision is critical for our company's future.
Pro Tip 2/3Prioritize Actions
Implies prioritization of actions or tasks above others due to their importance.
Attending these meetings is critical; we can't afford to miss them.
Pro Tip 3/3Impending Consequences
Suggests that failure to address the matter could have negative consequences.
The feedback was critical to improve his performance before the finals.
Pro Tip 1/3High Stakes
Used when stakes are high and the outcome is very significant or impactful.
Making the right decision is critical for our company's future.
Pro Tip 2/3Prioritize Actions
Implies prioritization of actions or tasks above others due to their importance.
Attending these meetings is critical; we can't afford to miss them.
Pro Tip 3/3Impending Consequences
Suggests that failure to address the matter could have negative consequences.
The feedback was critical to improve his performance before the finals.
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Sun 101 PIPE National...
Another critical property of the Sun is its magnetic field which encapsulates the entire solar system Called the heliosphere this force field protects the planets from harmful cosmic radiation It's caused by the sun's plasma pushing electrically charged particles toward the Stars poles
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Why do people join...
Other methods may be more intense using techniques of coercive persuasion involving guilt, shame, and fear. And in many cases, members may willingly submit out of desire to belong and to attain the promised rewards. The cult environment discourages critical thinking,
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5 tips to improve your...
There are many different ways of approaching critical thinking, but here's one five-step process that may help you solve any number of problems. formulate your question. In other words, know what you're looking for. This isn't always as straightforward as it sounds.
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The benefits of a good...
This neglect is often the result of a major misunderstanding. Sleep isn't lost time, or just a way to rest when all our important work is done. Instead, it's a critical function, during which your body balances and regulates its vital systems, affecting respiration
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How to raise a Black son...
it was best to listen to my parents even when I didn't exactly understand why. And it's not that they didn't want me to think critically. Their parenting always sought to reconcile the tension between having my siblings and I understand the realities of the world,
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What’s so great about...
protect coastal habitats, and halt the spread of invasive species. Protecting something as massive as the Great Lakes system will require the collaboration of many organizations, but the effort is critical if we can preserve the wonder of this flowing inland sea.
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Meet the tardigrade, the...
And by studying how tardigrades survive prolonged exposure to the vacuum of outer space, scientists can generate clues about the environmental limits of life and how to safeguard astronauts. In the process, tardigrades could even help us answer a critical
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Can you solve the fish...
You are the cargo director on the maiden voyage of the S.S. Buoyant, and you've agreed to transport several tanks containing the last specimens of a critically endangered fish species to their new aquarium.
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Launching a Food...
need to reach out to tedsters again I do need help and I need funding the next three years are critical but I can assure you this is a dream and a wish
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Young Leopard Steals...
This young leopard is just a year old, and at a critical point in his life.
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Sun 101 PIPE National...
Another critical property of the Sun is its magnetic field which encapsulates the entire solar system Called the heliosphere this force field protects the planets from harmful cosmic radiation It's caused by the sun's plasma pushing electrically charged particles toward the Stars poles
Video examples
Why do people join...
Other methods may be more intense using techniques of coercive persuasion involving guilt, shame, and fear. And in many cases, members may willingly submit out of desire to belong and to attain the promised rewards. The cult environment discourages critical thinking,
Video examples
5 tips to improve your...
There are many different ways of approaching critical thinking, but here's one five-step process that may help you solve any number of problems. formulate your question. In other words, know what you're looking for. This isn't always as straightforward as it sounds.
Video examples
The benefits of a good...
This neglect is often the result of a major misunderstanding. Sleep isn't lost time, or just a way to rest when all our important work is done. Instead, it's a critical function, during which your body balances and regulates its vital systems, affecting respiration
Video examples
How to raise a Black son...
it was best to listen to my parents even when I didn't exactly understand why. And it's not that they didn't want me to think critically. Their parenting always sought to reconcile the tension between having my siblings and I understand the realities of the world,
Video examples
What’s so great about...
protect coastal habitats, and halt the spread of invasive species. Protecting something as massive as the Great Lakes system will require the collaboration of many organizations, but the effort is critical if we can preserve the wonder of this flowing inland sea.
Video examples
Meet the tardigrade, the...
And by studying how tardigrades survive prolonged exposure to the vacuum of outer space, scientists can generate clues about the environmental limits of life and how to safeguard astronauts. In the process, tardigrades could even help us answer a critical
Video examples
Can you solve the fish...
You are the cargo director on the maiden voyage of the S.S. Buoyant, and you've agreed to transport several tanks containing the last specimens of a critically endangered fish species to their new aquarium.
Video examples
Launching a Food...
need to reach out to tedsters again I do need help and I need funding the next three years are critical but I can assure you this is a dream and a wish
Video examples
Young Leopard Steals...
This young leopard is just a year old, and at a critical point in his life.
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Yoko Ono
American Artist
The war industry people are very together; they know exactly what they want; they don't even have to talk to each other. The peace industry people are just intellectuals who are very critical of each other... Unless the peace industry is powerful, we're always going to have war. It is as simple as that.
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Mahathir Mohamad
Malaysian Politician
If you look at the Malaysian media, you will find that, although some are supportive of the government, many are not, and they are very critical of the government.
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Wojciech Szczesny
Polish Athlete
My dad has always been very helpful with good advice, and he still helps me. I call him after every single game, and he is very critical, if I am honest with you.
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Gladys Berejiklian
Australian Politician
Everyone in life has those critical moments in their life when they know that something they did or didn't do would affect their future.
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Chelsea Clinton
American Celebrity
My parents taught me to approach the world critically, but also to approach it with a sense of responsibility.
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Frank Black
American Musician
But the truth is that critics are by definition critical. That's their job.
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Ma Jian
Chinese Writer
I am a writer. Being critical is a writer's responsibility.
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Hillary Clinton
American Politician
Women standing up for each other is critically important.
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Amanda Lindhout
Canadian Journalist
I know firsthand how critical support systems are.
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Michael Capuano
American Politician
For me foreign policy is critically important.
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Yoko Ono
American Artist
The war industry people are very together; they know exactly what they want; they don't even have to talk to each other. The peace industry people are just intellectuals who are very critical of each other... Unless the peace industry is powerful, we're always going to have war. It is as simple as that.
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Mahathir Mohamad
Malaysian Politician
If you look at the Malaysian media, you will find that, although some are supportive of the government, many are not, and they are very critical of the government.
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Wojciech Szczesny
Polish Athlete
My dad has always been very helpful with good advice, and he still helps me. I call him after every single game, and he is very critical, if I am honest with you.
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Gladys Berejiklian
Australian Politician
Everyone in life has those critical moments in their life when they know that something they did or didn't do would affect their future.
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Chelsea Clinton
American Celebrity
My parents taught me to approach the world critically, but also to approach it with a sense of responsibility.
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Frank Black
American Musician
But the truth is that critics are by definition critical. That's their job.
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Ma Jian
Chinese Writer
I am a writer. Being critical is a writer's responsibility.
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Hillary Clinton
American Politician
Women standing up for each other is critically important.
Quote examples
Amanda Lindhout
Canadian Journalist
I know firsthand how critical support systems are.
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Michael Capuano
American Politician
For me foreign policy is critically important.
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