The meaning of Critic

noun

A person who conducts analysis.

Usage examples:

Proposals have been unveiled which are designed to improve the standard and conduct of analysts.

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A person whose job is to study or examine something in an organized way

Usage examples:

She is a financial analyst (= someone who studies financial investments).

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Someone whose job is to study or examine something in detail

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A financial/food/political analyst, a large number of analysts are pessimistic about the future of …

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A person whose job is to assess the monetary value of something.

Usage examples:

Her property is worth up to $40 million, according to appraisers

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A person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter.

Usage examples:

The secretary of state is the final arbiter

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A person who acts as a judge in an argument or of a subject of interest

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Certain magazines are arbiters of fashion.

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Someone whose opinion has a lot of influence

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Arbiter of fashion/style/taste he rose from polite but humble beginnings to become an arbiter of ta…

noun

A person or animal that attacks someone or something.

Usage examples:

Her attacker then ran off

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A person who uses violence to hurt someone

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The police think she must have known her attacker., the attacker scored three times in a 6–3 win., …

noun

A writer of a book, article, or document.

Usage examples:

He is the author of several books on the subject

verb

Be the author of (a book or piece of writing).

Usage examples:

She has authored several articles on wildlife

noun

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

Usage examples:

He had absolute authority over his subordinates

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The power to control or demand obedience from others

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[ u ] the police have no legal authority in these disputes., [ u ] we have to find someone in autho…

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The official power to make decisions for other people or to tell them what they must do

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The executive committee can delegate authority to the chairperson., he did not have enough authorit…

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A person who comments on events or on a text.

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Commentators noted that the demonstration was part of a wider strategy

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A person on radio or television who describes and discusses news events, sports, books, or other subjects

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A person who criticizes someone or something unfairly.

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Denigrators of the church

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A person who disparages someone or something.

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The island, say its detractors, has been devoured by development

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A person who criticizes something or someone, often unfairly

Usage examples:

He is much more popular with his teammates than his detractors would have you believe.

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A person who criticizes someone as being of little worth.

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He is shrewder than his disparagers would credit

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A person who assesses the amount, extent, or value of something.

Usage examples:

The government appointed an independent evaluator to determine the value of the mine

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Someone whose job is to judge the quality, importance, amount, or value of something

Usage examples:

An independent evaluator was brought in to assess the company's business plan.

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A person who interprets text, especially scripture.

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Though the exegetes believed the texts were records of eternal truth, the ritual manuals and upanis…

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A person who is very knowledgeable about or skilful in a particular area.

Usage examples:

An expert in healthcare

adjective

Having or involving a great deal of knowledge or skill in a particular area.

Usage examples:

He had received expert academic advice

noun

A person having a high level of knowledge or skill in a particular subject

Usage examples:

He is the administration’s foreign-policy expert for eastern europe., she’s an expert swimmer.

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A person who supports an idea or theory and tries to persuade people of its truth or benefits.

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An early exponent of the teachings of thomas aquinas

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Someone who supports an idea, plan, or position

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He was the leading exponent of the behavioral approach to psychology.

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A person who supports an idea or belief

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An exponent of sth adam smith was an exponent of free trade., an exponent of sth he is one of japan…

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A person who interprets, especially one who translates speech orally or into sign language.

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The pair sat in the dock flanked by four police officers and the proceedings were translated by an …

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A public officer appointed to decide cases in a law court.

Usage examples:

He is due to appear before a judge and jury on monday

verb

Form an opinion or conclusion about.

Usage examples:

A production can be judged according to the canons of aesthetic criticism

verb

An official who decides questions before a court

noun

A metal or wooden object hinged to a door and rapped by visitors to attract attention and gain entry.

Usage examples:

Brighton lifted the brass knocker on the door, and let it drop.

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A metal object attached to the outside surface of a door in such a way that it can be hit against the door to make a noise, getting the attention of those inside

noun

A device used for observing, checking, or keeping a continuous record of something.

Usage examples:

A heart monitor

verb

Observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time; keep under systematic review.

Usage examples:

Equipment was installed to monitor air quality

verb

Someone who observes to ensure fairness or prevent mistakes

noun

Someone who finds faults in details that are not important

Usage examples:

Some people may say i'm being a nitpicker., the nitpicker in me had to mention that the flat wasn't…

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A person who watches or notices something.

Usage examples:

To a casual observer, he was at peace

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An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give their opinions to the public.

Usage examples:

Political pundits were tipping him for promotion

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A person who writes critical appraisals of books, plays, films, etc. for publication.

Usage examples:

She's a reviewer for the los angeles times

noun

A commentator on ancient or classical literature.

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The identification is doubtful, but the scholiast (ancient commentator) knew varus' origin.

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A person who speaks.

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Language communication involves the interrelation between speaker and hearer

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A piece of electrical equipment through which recorded or broadcast sound can be heard

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We bought new speakers for our stereo system., a french/chinese speaker, there will be three speake…

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A person who has written something or who writes in a particular way.

Usage examples:

The writer of the letter

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A person who writes articles, books, etc., to be published

Usage examples:

A sports writer, a well-known writer of children’s books

noun

Someone who writes books, articles, etc.

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A political writer