kritiikki — meaning in English

English meaning

• criticism noun A statement or judgment pointing out faults or problems.
• critique noun A detailed, thoughtful assessment of something, pointing out both strengths and weaknesses.
• exception noun Someone or something left out of a general rule or statement.

Senses

kritiikki is used for these senses in English:

• criticism (uncountable) The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed
• criticism (countable) A critical observation or detailed examination and review.
• critique (countable) An essay in which another piece of work is criticized, reviewed, etc.
• exception (usually, followed by to or against) An objection; cavil; dissent; disapprobation; offense; cause of offense.

criticism — full definition

1. noun A statement or judgment pointing out faults or problems.
2. noun The careful, detailed analysis or evaluation of a work, especially in art or literature.

critique — full definition

1. noun A detailed, thoughtful assessment of something, pointing out both strengths and weaknesses.
2. verb To give a detailed assessment of something, evaluating its merits and faults.

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