June 2007
CRITICISM
- Calhoun: Danielle N.
- Campos: Melanie C.
- Jones: Colin F.
- Rattay: Janet
- Sharik: Christina A.
- Sutherland: Terry D.
- Willbond: Billy
- Woodfork: Thurman P.
Noun: a serious examination and judgment of something
Example: "Constructive criticism is always appreciated"
Noun: a written evaluation of a work of literature
Noun: disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
Example: "The senator received severe criticism from his opponent"
Function: noun
Definitions:
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- the act of criticizing usually unfavorably <seeking encouragement rather than criticism>
- a critical observation or remark <an unfair criticism>
- Critique
- the art of evaluating or analyzing works of art or literature; also: writings expressing such evaluation or analysis <an anthology of literary criticism>
- the scientific investigation of literary documents (as the Bible) in regard to such matters as origin, text, composition, or history