cri·tique

[kri-teek] noun, verb, cri·tiqued, cri·ti·quing.
noun
1.
an article or essay criticizing a literary or other work; detailed evaluation; review.
2.
a criticism or critical comment on some problem, subject, etc.
3.
the art or practice of criticism.
verb (used with object)
4.
to review or analyze critically.
Origin:
1695–1705; < French < Greek kritikḗ the art of criticism, noun use of feminine of kritikós critical, skilled in judging; replacing critic

Can be confused: critic, criticism, critique.
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critique (krɪˈtiːk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—n
1.  a critical essay or commentary, esp on artistic work
2.  the act or art of criticizing
 
[C17: from French, from Greek kritikē, from kritikos able to discern]

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critique
1702, restored Fr. spelling of 17c. critick "art of criticism" (see critic).
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Example sentences
The focus of the critique isn't the individuals, but the task.
It was a devastating critique of traditional medical decision-making, and it
  had wide influence.
Book reviewers are trained to evaluate and critique texts.
There is so much left out, one is at a loss as to where to begin the critique.
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