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What’s the difference between criticism and critique? There’s some overlap in meaning, but they’re not the same in every situation. Criticism is most often used broadly to refer to the act of negatively criticizing someone or something (“I’m more interested in encouragement right now than criticism”) or a remark or comment that expresses disapproval (“She shared a minor criticism about the design”), while critique is a more formal word for a carefully expressed judgment, opinion, or evaluation of both the good and bad qualities of something—for example, books or movies. Thus, a critic can write a critique that may be full of criticism.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
As the 2024 season advances, Hamlin's critiques have gained traction online.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
By critiquing performance system tools and adjusting methods as needed, change agents provide essential support to help maintain the momentum of change.
—Peter Follows, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Critique.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/critique. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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