Critique – A detailed analysis of something. A written examination and judgement of a persons work.
(Pronounced krih-teek)
To remember the definition of the word critique, use the following mnemonic:
Critter Creek (critique) was full of wildlife. It was analysed in detail by scientists looking at the effects of pollution and global warming.
Examples of critique in a sentence
The author was angry when he received a negative critique of his novel.
Because Phil wanted to get feedback on his screenplay, he purchased a critique from a literary agent.
The critic’s critique of the restaurant brought many customers to the eatery.