criticism : Idioms & Phrases
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higher criticism
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noun the scientific study of biblical writings to determine their origin and meaning
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literary criticism
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noun a written evaluation of a work of literature
criticism.
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noun the informed analysis and evaluation of literature
lit crit.
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lower criticism
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noun the study of existing manuscripts of the Scriptures in order to determine the original text
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new criticism
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noun literary criticism based on close analysis of the text
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petty criticism
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noun a petty disparagement
detraction.
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self-criticism
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noun criticism of yourself
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textual criticism
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noun comparison of a particular text with related materials in order to establish authenticity
