critique or criticize

A critique is a detailed evaluation of something. The formal way torequest one is “give me your critique,” though people often sayinformally “critique this"—meaning “evaluate it thoroughly.” But"critique” as a verb is not synonymous with “criticize” and should notbe routinely substituted for it. “Josh critiqued my backhand” means Joshevaluated your tennis technique but not necessarily that he found itlacking. “Josh criticized my backhand” means that he had a low opinionof it.You can write criticism on a subject, but you don’t criticize onsomething, you just criticize it.

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Definitions

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• n  an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
• n  a serious examination and judgment of something
• v  appraise critically
  Please critique this performance

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• v  find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
  The paper criticized the new movie
• v  act as a critic
  Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either

News & Articles

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• WATCH: John Oliver Eviscerates 'Crazy' Antigay Opponents Around the World
  John Oliver had biting critique for opponents to LGBT equality in Russia, France, and stateside on Thursday's episode of The Daily Show. read more
  June 14, 2013 - The Advocate
• Hess garners fourth-place medal in Drake high hurdles
  DES MOINES -- While quick to critique his performance and not yet satisfied with his times, Harlan Community senior Austin Hess also knows the significance of a fourth-place medal at the Drake Relays.
  June 14, 2013 - The Harlan Tribune
• Three Ways Andrew Luck Can Improve in 2013
  COMMENTARY | It's difficult to critique the performance of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck. The No. 1 overall pick of the 2012 NFL Draft came to Indy, took over a woeful team and led them to an 11-5 regular season record and a playoff berth, setting several NFL rookie records along the way. He delivered more than any Colts fan could have ever dreamed.
  June 12, 2013 - Yahoo! Contributor Network via Yahoo! Sports

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• ‘The Dispensable Nation’ and ‘Foreign Policy Begins at Home’
  Two foreign policy figures criticize, from differing directions, President Obama’s program.
  June 14, 2013 - New York Times
• Rights groups criticize Iran for pre-election harassment
  DUBAI (Reuters) - Human rights groups have criticized Iran for curbing dissidents and journalists before Friday's presidential poll, the first since Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's disputed re-election ignited popular fury in 2009. From the disqualification of high-profile candidates to controls on campaigning and televised debates, the authorities have done all they can to prevent any repeat of the ...
  June 13, 2013 - Reuters via Yahoo! News
• Snowden’s U.S. hacking claim captures Chinese attention
  The allegations line up with arguments by Beijing that the U.S. has little standing to criticize China
  June 13, 2013 - Washington Post