Word
critique
Phoneticscri·tique, stress on the second syllable
US/kɹəˈtik/
UK/kɹɪtˈiːk/
Definitions
01a detailed review
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Academic · Formal
n. a written or spoken report that looks closely at the strengths and weaknesses of a piece of work.
n. a detailed analysis and assessment of something, such as a literary work or a political theory. Countable in this sense.
日本語:批評※
“The professor gave me a helpful critique of my first essay.”
“The journal published a devastating critique of the government's economic policy, highlighting several structural flaws that had been previously ignored.”
Usage
Often takes the preposition 'of' before the subject being analyzed.
Synonyms
02to evaluate closely
C1 · Advanced Academic · Formal
v. to examine something carefully and give your opinion on its quality.
v. to examine and assess something in a detailed and analytical way. Transitive — takes a direct object.
日本語:批評する※
“We spent the afternoon critiquing each other's paintings in the art studio.”
“The committee was tasked to critique the proposed architectural designs before the final budget was approved by the board.”
Pitfall
The teacher critiqued about my presentation.
The teacher critiqued my presentation.
Critique is a transitive verb; do not use 'about' after it.
Teaching tip
Learners often confuse 'critique' with 'criticize'. While 'criticize' often sounds negative, 'critique' is more neutral and suggests a professional or academic evaluation.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “critique” in context.
Noun
01. critique of
“The professor provided a scathing critique of the government's new economic policy.”
noun + prep
Real-World Examples
“There is a critique here of the stories that we have told ourselves about the snow leopard, an attempt to wrest it back from literary and metropolitan writers.” “The Belgian researchers submitted their critique to Nature in October 2023.” Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from French critique, from New Latin critica (“critique”), feminine of criticus (“critical”); see critic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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