CRITICISM


Meaning of CRITICISM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ krɪtɪsɪzəm ]

( criticisms)

Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English.

1.

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...

The criticism that the English do not truly care about their children was often voiced.

≠ praise

N-VAR : oft N of n , N that

2.

Criticism is a serious examination and judgment of something such as a book or play.

She has published more than 20 books including novels, poetry and literary criticism.

N-UNCOUNT

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