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critic

[krit-ik]

noun

  1. a person who judges, evaluates, or criticizes.

    a poor critic of men.

  2. a person who judges, evaluates, or analyzes literary or artistic works, dramatic or musical performances, or the like, especially for a newspaper or magazine.

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  3. a person who tends too readily to make captious, trivial, or harsh judgments; faultfinder.

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  4. Archaic.

    1. criticism.

    2. critique.



critic

/ ˈɪɪ /

noun

  1. a person who judges something

  2. a professional judge of art, music, literature, etc

  3. a person who often finds fault and criticizes

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  • supercritic noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of critic1

1575–85; < Latin criticus < Greek پó skilled in judging (adj.), critic (noun), equivalent to ī́ ( ŧ ) judge, umpire ( ī́ ( nein ) to separate, decide + -tŧ agent suffix) + -ikos -ic
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Word History and Origins

Origin of critic1

C16: from Latin criticus, from Greek kritikos capable of judging, from kritŧ judge; see criterion
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"I'm glad we showed up and performed and were able to silence a few critics."

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The changes are said by critics to "risk further contributing to the erosion of the FIA's reputation for competent and transparent governance" under president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

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Sir Keir has approached his dealings with the US president with a warmth critics have seen as fawning.

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Images of flags, mostly from Mexico, have spread in news reports and social media — at times drawing the ire of critics.

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However, critics and former members said the board adhered to rigorous conflict of interest and ethical standards.

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