I. kriˈtēk also krēˈ- or krəˈ- noun
( -s )
Etymology: alteration (influenced by French critique ) of critic (IV)
: an act of criticizing ; especially : a critical examination or estimate of a thing or situation (as a work of art or literature) with a view to determining its nature and limitations or its conformity to standards
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: criticize , review