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1. Disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
   "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent"
   - unfavorable judgment [US], unfavourable judgment [Brit, Cdn]
    
2. A serious examination and judgment of something
   "constructive criticism is always appreciated"
   - critique
    
3. A written evaluation of a work of literature
   - literary criticism

Derived forms: criticisms

See also: critical, criticise [Brit]

Type of: critical analysis, critical appraisal, disapproval, piece of writing, writing, written material

Encyclopedia: Criticism