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- DictionaryCrit·i·cism/ˈkridəˌsiz(ə)m/
noun
- 1. the expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes: "he received a lot of criticism"
- 2. the analysis and judgment of the merits and faults of a literary or artistic work: "alternative methods of criticism supported by well-developed literary theories"
The meaning of CRITICISM is the act of criticizing usually unfavorably. How to use criticism in a sentence.
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.
noun. the act of passing judgment as to the merits of anything. the act of passing severe judgment; censure; faultfinding. Synonyms: animadversion, stricture. the act or art of analyzing and evaluating or judging the quality of a literary or artistic work, musical performance, art exhibit, dramatic production, etc.
The noun criticism is most often used to describe negative commentary about something or someone, but it's just as correct to use criticism to mean "an examination or judgment." Critics who review books and movies consider their reviews to be criticism, whether they're positive or negative.
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.
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.
noun. criticisms. The act of criticizing, especially adversely. American Heritage. The act of making judgments; analysis of qualities and evaluation of comparative worth; esp., the critical consideration and judgment of literary or artistic work. Webster's New World.
Criticism is the action of expressing disapproval of something or someone. A criticism is a statement that expresses disapproval. This policy had repeatedly come under strong criticism on Capitol Hill.
CRITICISM meaning: 1. remarks saying that something or someone is bad: 2. the activity of giving judgments and…. Learn more.
the act of passing severe judgment; censure; faultfinding. the act or art of analyzing and evaluating or judging the quality of a literary or artistic work, musical performance, art exhibit, dramatic production, etc. a critical comment, article, or essay; critique.
