critique Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
critical review; review; review article.
noun a serious examination and judgment of something
criticism.
- constructive criticism is always appreciated
verb appraise critically
review.
- She reviews books for the New York Times
- Please critique this performance

F. critique, f., fr. Gr. (sc. ) the critical art, from . See Critic.

The art of criticism. Written also critic. R.
A critical examination or estimate of a work of literature or art; a critical dissertation or essay; a careful and through analysis of any subject; a criticism; as, Kant's "Critique of Pure Reason."
I should as soon expect to see a critique on the poesy of a ring as on the inscription of a medal. Addison.
A critic; one who criticises. Obs.
A question among critiques in the ages to come. Bp. Lincoln.

Cf. Critic, v.