Criticism

criticise

Definition: Meaning of, criticism in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈkrɪtɪsɪz(ə)m /

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criticism	criticisms

[uncountable and countable]

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criticism used in phrases

higher criticism (noun)
1. the scientific study of biblical writings to determine their origin and meaning
literary criticism (noun)
1. a written evaluation of a work of literature
2. the informed analysis and evaluation of literature
lower criticism (noun)
1. the study of existing manuscripts of the Scriptures in order to determine the original text
new criticism (noun)
1. literary criticism based on close analysis of the text
petty criticism (noun)
1. a petty disparagement
self-criticism (noun)
1. when you judge your own behaviour or character, especially when you have done something bad
textual criticism (noun)
1. comparison of a particular text with related materials in order to establish authenticity
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creeping evergreen shrub with large white flowers; widely distributed in northern portions of Eurasia and North America

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