1. A serious examination and judgment of something
   "The professor's critique of the paper was thorough and constructive";
   - criticism, crit [informal]
    
2. An essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
   "The professor wrote a detailed critique of the student's thesis";
   - review, critical review, review article

1. Appraise critically
   "Please critique this performance";
   - review

Derived forms: critiques, critiquing, critiqued

Type of: critical analysis, critical appraisal, criticism, evaluate, judge, literary criticism, pass judgment

Encyclopedia: Critique