English · Word Candidate

critique

/kɹɪˈtiːk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: critiques · critiquing · critiqued

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The art of criticism.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

An essay in which another piece of work is criticized, reviewed, etc.

Noun

I ſhould as ſoon expect to ſee a Critique on the Poſie of a Ring, as on the Inſcription of a Medal.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To review something; to criticize.

Verb

I want you to critique this new idea of mine.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “critique” mean?

The art of criticism.

Is “critique” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.