[krɪˈtiːk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory
(e.g: a critique of Marxist historicism)


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Origin:
mid 17th century (as a noun): from French, based on Greek kritikē tekhnē ‘critical art’

[krɪˈtiːk], (Verb)

Definitions:
- evaluate (a theory or practice) in a detailed and analytical way
(e.g: the authors critique the methods and practices used in the research)


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Origin:
mid 17th century (as a noun): from French, based on Greek kritikē tekhnē ‘critical art’