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- Dictionarycriticism/ˈkrɪtɪsɪzm/
noun
- 1. the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes: "he received a lot of criticism" Similar
- 2. the analysis and judgement of the merits and faults of a literary or artistic work: "alternative methods of criticism supported by well-developed literary theories" Similar
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writing or speech that expresses opinions or judgments about the good or bad qualities of something or someone, especially books, films, etc.: She began writing film criticism for the New York Times. To improve my writing, I read fiction rather than reading criticism.
1. a. : the act of criticizing usually unfavorably. seeking encouragement rather than criticism. b. : a critical observation or remark. an unfair criticism. had a minor criticism of the design. c. : critique. 2. : the art of evaluating or analyzing works of art or literature. also : writings expressing such evaluation or analysis.
noun. /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/ [uncountable, countable] the act of expressing disapproval of somebody/something and opinions about their faults or bad qualities; a statement showing this disapproval. to draw/face/receive criticism. The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups. She sought to deflect criticism by blaming her family.
Definitions of criticism. noun. a serious examination and judgment of something. “constructive criticism is always appreciated” synonyms: critique. see more. noun. a written evaluation of a work of literature. synonyms: literary criticism. see more. noun. disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings.
noun. the act or an instance of making an unfavourable or severe judgment, comment, etc. the analysis or evaluation of a work of art, literature, etc. the occupation of a critic. a work that sets out to evaluate or analyse.
Criticism is the action of expressing disapproval of something or someone. A criticism is a statement that expresses disapproval.
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criticism. noun. /ˈkrɪt̮əˌsɪzəm/. [uncountable, countable] the act of expressing disapproval of someone or something and opinions about their faults or bad qualities; a statement showing disapproval The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups.
1. The act of criticizing, especially adversely. 2. A critical comment or judgment. 3. a. The practice of analyzing, classifying, interpreting, or evaluating literary or other artistic works. b. A critical article or essay; a critique. c. The investigation of the origin and history of literary documents; textual criticism.
