The meaning of Criticism

verb

Use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse.

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The judge abused his power by imposing the fines

noun

The improper use of something.

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Alcohol abuse

verb

Cruel or inhumane treatment

noun

Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.

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Statistical analysis

noun

A note by way of explanation or comment added to a text or diagram.

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Marginal annotations

noun

A short explanation or note added to a text or image, or the act of adding short explanations or notes

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The annotation of literary texts makes them more accessible., the revised edition of the book inclu…

noun

An act of assessing something or someone.

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She carried out a thorough appraisal

noun

Recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.

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I smiled in appreciation

noun

The act of recognizing someone's worth as a person or showing that you are grateful for something that person has done

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"i’d just like a little appreciation," she sobbed., new funds are generated by the appreciation of …

noun

An increase in value

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At 17.55%, the state's house-price appreciation was nearly triple the national rate., appreciation …

noun

The action of assessing someone or something.

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The assessment of educational needs

noun

The process of considering all the information about a situation or a person and making a judgement

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Conduct/give/make an assessment the first thing you must do is make an assessment of the situation.…

verb

Scold or criticize (someone) angrily.

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She berated herself for being fickle

verb

Present participle of berate

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As he left the meeting, he was berated by angry demonstrators., doctors are often berated for being…

adjective

Difficult to please; critical.

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She has silenced the carping critics with a successful debut tour

verb

Complain or find fault continually about trivial matters.

Usage examples:

I don't want to carp about the way you did it

noun

Continual complaining or finding fault about trivial matters.

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He did not enjoy the constant carping of reviewers

verb

To criticize someone or something severely

Usage examples:

Health inspectors castigated the kitchen staff for not keeping the place clean.

verb

Make petty or unnecessary objections.

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They cavilled at the cost

noun

A petty or unnecessary objection.

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But although i sympathise with almost all of what todorov says, and applaud his achievement in sayi…

verb

Express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement.

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The company was heavily censured by inspectors from the department of trade

noun

The formal expression of severe disapproval.

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Two mps were singled out for censure

noun

A severe criticism or punishment

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His bad behaviour invited chastisement., the scolding was a rare public chastisement by the committ…

noun

A verbal or written remark expressing an opinion or reaction.

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You asked for comments on the new proposals

verb

Express an opinion or reaction in speech or writing.

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The company would not comment on the venture

verb

To express an opinion

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The lawyer won’t comment publicly on the case., [ c ] one of his comments had to do with the state …

noun

An expression of opinions or offering of explanations about an event or situation.

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A biting social commentary about the divide between rich and poor

noun

A series of remarks describing an event, esp. on radio or television, or a set of written notes explaining or expressing an opinion on a text or subject

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[ c ] the television commentary on the olympic games

noun

The expression of very strong disapproval; censure.

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There was strong international condemnation of the attack

noun

The act of condemning something or someone

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The shooting of the police officer has received universal condemnation.

noun

Public condemnation of someone or something.

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Denunciation of his reckless methods

noun

A strong, public criticism

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[ c ] he gave a ringing denunciation of fascism.

noun

Possession or expression of an unfavourable opinion.

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Jill replied with a hint of disapproval in her voice

noun

The expression or feeling that something done or said is wrong

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The boy sensed his mother’s disapproval., he decided to marry her, to the great disapproval of his …

noun

Criticism of, or unkind remarks about someone or something that show you do not respect them

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Despite the media’s disparagement of the leader, he remains popular., "provincial" is often used as…

noun

Explanation that makes something clear; clarification.

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Work that led to the elucidation of the structure of proteins

noun

The act of explaining something or making something clear

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These figures need elucidation., a diagram was provided for further elucidation.

noun

The making of a judgement about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.

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The evaluation of each method

noun

The process of judging something's quality, importance, or value, or a report that includes this information

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Get/give/offer an evaluation before filing for bankruptcy, it is advisable to get an evaluation don…

noun

A detailed inspection or study.

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An examination of marketing behaviour

noun

The act or process of carefully looking at someone or something to learn about its condition or to discover facts

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[ c ] you have to have a physical examination/exam in order to get life insurance., [ u ] the evide…

noun

The process of checking something carefully in order to discover new information or prove particular facts

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Examination of sth the review includes a detailed examination of city records., close/comprehensive…

noun

A statement or account that makes something clear.

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The birth rate is central to any explanation of population trends

noun

The details or other information that someone gives to make something clear or easy to understand

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[ c ] she gave a detailed explanation of the administration’s health-care proposal., [ c ] he had n…

noun

The process of analysing and developing an idea or principle in detail.

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This term is meaningless without further explication and analysis

noun

The act of explaining something in detail, especially a piece of writing or an idea

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His explication of each side's strategies and tactics is gripping., there's too much explication in…

noun

The action of explaining the meaning of something.

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The interpretation of data

noun

An explanation or opinion of what something means

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[ c ] we had different interpretations of the survey results., [ c ] masur’s interpretation of the …

noun

The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.

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An error of judgement

noun

→  judgment

noun

A series or system of written symbols used to represent numbers, amounts, or elements in something such as music or mathematics.

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Algebraic notation

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The system of written symbols used esp. in mathematics

noun

A view or judgement formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.

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That, in my opinion, is right

noun

The ideas that a person or a group of people have about something or someone, which are based mainly on their feelings and beliefs, or a single idea of this type

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[ c ] when you're a teenager you've got strong opinions on/about everything., [ c ] mcguinness was …

noun

A thought or belief about something or someone

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An opinion on sth what's your opinion on britain joining the euro?, have/hold an opinion she has st…

noun

Harsh criticism or censure.

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The critical opprobrium generated by his films

noun

Severe criticism and blame

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International opprobrium has been heaped on the country following its attack on its neighbours.

noun

The expression of blame or disapproval.

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Her behaviour was immature, which attracted her father's reproval

abbreviation

That is to say (introducing a word to be supplied or an explanation of an ambiguity).

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It [sc. gouache] was also popular in france

abbreviation

South carolina (in official postal use).

abbreviation

Small capitals (used as an instruction for a typesetter).

verb

Find fault with (someone); scold.

Usage examples:

He was upbraided for his slovenly appearance

verb

Present participle of upbraid

Usage examples:

In newspaper articles she consistently upbraided those in authority who overstepped their limits.

noun

The ability to see something or to be seen from a particular place.

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The end of the tunnel came into view

verb

Look at or inspect.

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The public can view the famous hall with its unique staircase

noun

What you can see from a particular place, or the ability to see from a particular place

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[ u ] she turned a corner and disappeared from view., [ c ] our room had spectacular views of the m…

noun

Bitter and abusive language.

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No one else attracted such vituperation from him

noun

Language that is full of hate, or angry criticism

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No one else attracted such vituperation from him., the personal vituperation merely illustrated his…