Definify.com
Webster 1913 Edition
Critique
Cri-tique′
(krĭ-tēk′)
, Noun.
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 thorough analysis of any subject; a criticism;
as, Kant’s “
.” Critique
of Pure ReasonI 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.
Webster 1828 Edition
Critique
CRITIQUE
, CRITIC,Noun.
1.
A critical examination of the merits of a performance; remarks or animadversions on beauties and faults.Addison wrote a critique on PARADISE LOST.
2.
Science of criticism; standard or rules of judging of the merit of performances.If ideas and words were distinctly weighed, and duly considered, they would afford us another sort of logic and critic.