Definition: a serious examination and judgment of something
Usage: constructive criticism is always appreciated
Similar words: critical analysis, critical appraisal
Definition: an appraisal based on careful analytical evaluation
Synonyms: critical review, critique, review, review article
Definition: an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
Similar words: criticism, literary criticism
Definition: a written evaluation of a work of literature
Definition: appraise critically
Usage: She reviews books for the New York Times; Please critique this performance
Similar words: evaluate, judge, pass judgment
Definition: form a critical opinion of
Usage: I cannot judge some works of modern art; How do you evaluate this grant proposal? We shouldn't pass judgment on other people