​critique something to write or give your opinion of, or reaction to, a set of ideas, a work of art, etc. Her job involves critiquing designs by fashion ...

to write or give your opinion of, or reaction to, a set of ideas, a work of art, etc. Her job involves critiquing designs by fashion students.

There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun critique. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

a piece of written criticism of a set of ideas, a work of art, etc. a feminist critique of Freud's theories. Definitions on the go.

criticize · ​. [intransitive, transitive] to say that you think somebody/something is bad; to say what you do not like or think is wrong about somebody/something.

1[intransitive, transitive] to say that you disapprove of someone or something; to say what you do not like or think is wrong about someone or something All you ...

the act of expressing disapproval of somebody/something and opinions about their faults or bad qualities; a statement showing this disapproval.

a report that discusses a situation or the writings or ideas of someone and offers a judgment about them:

the act of expressing disapproval of someone or something and opinions about their faults or bad qualities; a statement showing disapproval.