Critique
noun
A detailed analysis and evaluation of something, such as a piece of work or concept.
The film received positive critiques for its innovative plot.
Often appears as...
- film critique
- book critique
verb
To review or analyze something in a detailed and critical manner.
The teacher asked us to critique each other's essays.
Often appears as...
- critique a painting
- critique an article
noun
A detailed analysis and evaluation of something, such as a piece of work or concept.
The film received positive critiques for its innovative plot.
Often appears as...
- film critique
- book critique
verb
To review or analyze something in a detailed and critical manner.
The teacher asked us to critique each other's essays.
Often appears as...
- critique a painting
- critique an article
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Use 'critique' appropriately in academic or professional settings; it's rarely used in casual conversations.
After the photography exhibition, the expert gave a thorough critique of the pieces.
Pro Tip 2/3Constructive Feedback
'Critique' often implies providing both positive feedback and suggestions for improvement, not just criticism.
Her critique of my story helped me improve the pacing and character development.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Subjective
Critiques should be more than just personal opinions; they involve objective analysis and structured reasoning.
He prepared an extensive critique based on design principles and user feedback.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Use 'critique' appropriately in academic or professional settings; it's rarely used in casual conversations.
After the photography exhibition, the expert gave a thorough critique of the pieces.
Pro Tip 2/3Constructive Feedback
'Critique' often implies providing both positive feedback and suggestions for improvement, not just criticism.
Her critique of my story helped me improve the pacing and character development.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Subjective
Critiques should be more than just personal opinions; they involve objective analysis and structured reasoning.
He prepared an extensive critique based on design principles and user feedback.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Use 'critique' appropriately in academic or professional settings; it's rarely used in casual conversations.
After the photography exhibition, the expert gave a thorough critique of the pieces.
Pro Tip 2/3Constructive Feedback
'Critique' often implies providing both positive feedback and suggestions for improvement, not just criticism.
Her critique of my story helped me improve the pacing and character development.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Subjective
Critiques should be more than just personal opinions; they involve objective analysis and structured reasoning.
He prepared an extensive critique based on design principles and user feedback.
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Video examples
The lie that invented...
have made sharp critiques of white supremacist culture for centuries, and I knew that in the last two or three decades, scholars had done interesting work looking at race through the frame of whiteness, what it is, how we got it, how it works in the world. I started reading,
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Why should you read...
picking up on many of the same themes. In many ways, the novel follows a common narrative thread where a promising youth is seduced and corrupted by the dangers of urban life. But its social critique cuts far deeper. Raskolnikov rationalizes that his own advancement
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A queer vision of love...
And I didn't enter into this union under the auspices that she was going to be my helper or my rib, but a fully complex -- Right? That's not right. But a fully complex human being whose femininity wasn't for me to rein in, control or critique. It's her brilliance,
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Chrystia Freeland: The...
at least intellectually, it's an easy problem. After all, no one is actually in favor of crony capitalism. Indeed, this is one of those rare issues that unites the left and the right. A critique of crony capitalism is as central
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Should “blackness”...
serious thought I'm talking deep contemplation to whether I could or should murder someone is payback now I am not attributing those decisions to my blackness but I'd like to believe if I've been given the tools to critique
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How civilization could...
that's what it looks like. There might also be some golden balls that would help us protect against black balls. And I don't know which order they will come out. I mean, one possible philosophical critique of this idea
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Gary Haugen: The hidden...
Now there's plenty of room for critique that we haven't done enough, and what it is that we've done hasn't been effective enough, but the truth is The fight against global poverty is probably the broadest,
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The Dangers of Free...
And now, we briefly interrupt our critique of the extra silly to salute someone extra special. Now, if I suggested a sport that literally drained your body of life sustaining oxygen, edging
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Want to get great at...
The greatest in the world needs a coach. So I tried to think about this as a surgeon. Pay someone to come into my operating room, observe me and critique me. That seems absurd.
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Get comfortable with...
I'm a professional troublemaker. As my job is to critique the world,
Video examples
The lie that invented...
have made sharp critiques of white supremacist culture for centuries, and I knew that in the last two or three decades, scholars had done interesting work looking at race through the frame of whiteness, what it is, how we got it, how it works in the world. I started reading,
Video examples
Why should you read...
picking up on many of the same themes. In many ways, the novel follows a common narrative thread where a promising youth is seduced and corrupted by the dangers of urban life. But its social critique cuts far deeper. Raskolnikov rationalizes that his own advancement
Video examples
A queer vision of love...
And I didn't enter into this union under the auspices that she was going to be my helper or my rib, but a fully complex -- Right? That's not right. But a fully complex human being whose femininity wasn't for me to rein in, control or critique. It's her brilliance,
Video examples
Chrystia Freeland: The...
at least intellectually, it's an easy problem. After all, no one is actually in favor of crony capitalism. Indeed, this is one of those rare issues that unites the left and the right. A critique of crony capitalism is as central
Video examples
Should “blackness”...
serious thought I'm talking deep contemplation to whether I could or should murder someone is payback now I am not attributing those decisions to my blackness but I'd like to believe if I've been given the tools to critique
Video examples
How civilization could...
that's what it looks like. There might also be some golden balls that would help us protect against black balls. And I don't know which order they will come out. I mean, one possible philosophical critique of this idea
Video examples
Gary Haugen: The hidden...
Now there's plenty of room for critique that we haven't done enough, and what it is that we've done hasn't been effective enough, but the truth is The fight against global poverty is probably the broadest,
Video examples
The Dangers of Free...
And now, we briefly interrupt our critique of the extra silly to salute someone extra special. Now, if I suggested a sport that literally drained your body of life sustaining oxygen, edging
Video examples
Want to get great at...
The greatest in the world needs a coach. So I tried to think about this as a surgeon. Pay someone to come into my operating room, observe me and critique me. That seems absurd.
Video examples
Get comfortable with...
I'm a professional troublemaker. As my job is to critique the world,
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Quote examples
Thomas Mann
German Writer
An art whose medium is language will always show a high degree of critical creativeness, for speech is itself a critique of life: it names, it characterizes, it passes judgment, in that it creates.
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Tim Gunn
American Designer
But my manners also came from when I was in college and began participating in critiques. You have to speak with someone respectfully about their work and be honest and open, without hurting them.
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Michelle Dean
American Journalist
There is something a little vulgar about writing a novel that is too close to the present, too concerned with current events, too eager to critique technological advancements.
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Talib Kweli
American Musician
I don't think that early hip hop stood out to be a social critique. A lot of fans of mine think that hip hop's ultimate responsibility is to critique social structures.
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Jimmer Fredette
American Athlete
My senior year was crazy, and that summer was definitely life-changing and a lot different than what I was used to, and with that comes a lot of critique.
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Mookie Betts
American Athlete
You don't criticize or critique your teammates if they're having a hard time. You try to encourage them just like you hope that they'll encourage you.
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Vivek Oberoi
Indian Actor
Dad is the one I turn to for critique. It helps me to keep growing. When he said 'I am so proud of you,' it meant so much to me.
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Taryn Simon
American Artist
My work is drawn to the political but avoids an agenda. There is no inherent critique or support.
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Steven Cojocaru
Canadian Critic
I'm not getting paid right now. No pay, no critique.
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Jose Canseco
Cuban Athlete
If you look at our world, it's a world of critique.
Quote examples
Thomas Mann
German Writer
An art whose medium is language will always show a high degree of critical creativeness, for speech is itself a critique of life: it names, it characterizes, it passes judgment, in that it creates.
Quote examples
Tim Gunn
American Designer
But my manners also came from when I was in college and began participating in critiques. You have to speak with someone respectfully about their work and be honest and open, without hurting them.
Quote examples
Michelle Dean
American Journalist
There is something a little vulgar about writing a novel that is too close to the present, too concerned with current events, too eager to critique technological advancements.
Quote examples
Talib Kweli
American Musician
I don't think that early hip hop stood out to be a social critique. A lot of fans of mine think that hip hop's ultimate responsibility is to critique social structures.
Quote examples
Jimmer Fredette
American Athlete
My senior year was crazy, and that summer was definitely life-changing and a lot different than what I was used to, and with that comes a lot of critique.
Quote examples
Mookie Betts
American Athlete
You don't criticize or critique your teammates if they're having a hard time. You try to encourage them just like you hope that they'll encourage you.
Quote examples
Vivek Oberoi
Indian Actor
Dad is the one I turn to for critique. It helps me to keep growing. When he said 'I am so proud of you,' it meant so much to me.
Quote examples
Taryn Simon
American Artist
My work is drawn to the political but avoids an agenda. There is no inherent critique or support.
Quote examples
Steven Cojocaru
Canadian Critic
I'm not getting paid right now. No pay, no critique.
Quote examples
Jose Canseco
Cuban Athlete
If you look at our world, it's a world of critique.
Example 1 of 10
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