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English to English noun
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disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings |  | Example: the senator received severe criticism from his opponent
source: wordnet30
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a serious examination and judgment of something | | Example: constructive criticism is always appreciated
source: wordnet30
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a written evaluation of a work of literature | | source: wordnet30
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The rules and principles which regulate the practice of the critic; the art of judging with knowledge and propriety of the beauties and faults of a literary performance, or of a production in the fine arts; as, dramatic criticism. | | source: webster1913
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