Cri*tique" (kr?-t?k"), n. [F. critique, f., fr. Gr. (sc. ) the critical art, from . See Critic.]
1.
The art of criticism.
[Written also
critic.] [R.]
2.
A critical examination or estimate of a work of literature or art; a critical dissertation or essay; a careful and through analysis of any subject; a criticism; as, Kant's "Critique of Pure Reason."
I should as soon expect to see a critique on the poesy of a ring as on the inscription of a medal.
Addison.
3.
A critic; one who criticises.
[Obs.]
A question among critiques in the ages to come.
Bp. Lincoln.
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Cri*tique", v. t. [Cf. Critic, v.]
To criticise or pass judgment upon.
[Obs.]
Pope.
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