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Meaning and definition for "criticism" word

[noun] a serious examination and judgment of something; "constructive criticism is always appreciated"
[noun] a written evaluation of a work of literature
[noun] disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent"
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\Crit"i*cism\ (kr?t"?-s?z'm), n. 1. The rules and principles which regulate the practice of the critic; the art of judging with knowledge and propriety of the beauties and faults of a literary performance, or of a production in the fine arts; as, dramatic criticism. The elements ofcriticism depend on the two principles of Beauty and Truth, one of which is the final end or object of study in every one of its pursuits: Beauty, in letters and the arts; Truth, in history and sciences. --Brande & C. By criticism, as it was first instituted by Aristotle, was meant a standard of judging well. --Dryden. 2. The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed; a critical observation or detailed examination and review; a critique; animadversion; censure. About the plan of ``Rasselas'' little was said by the critics; and yet the faults of the plan might seem to invite severe criticism. --Macaulay.

Synonyms for criticism

critique, literary criticism, unfavorable judgment

See also: analysis | attack | blast | brickbat | carping | critical analysis | critical appraisal | critical review | critique | disapproval | examen | explication de texte | faultfinding | fire | flack | flak | knock | new criticism | piece of writing | potshot | rebuke | reprehension | reprimand | reproof | reproval | review | review article | roast | self-criticism | slating | stricture | textual criticism | thrust | writing | written material |

Related terms: aspersion, assessment, bad press, captiousness, censoriousness, critical review, critique, estimation, exception, gloss, hermeneutics, home thrust, judgement, knock, metoposcopy, nagging, niggle, observation, oneirology, reproachfulness, review, textual criticism

The fun area, different aproach to word »criticism«

Let's analyse "criticism" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Three syllables and Three vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: MSICITIRC. Average typing speed for these characters is 2430 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: criticism: 9 + 9 + 9 = 27, reduced: 9 . and the final result is Nine.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: criticism: 3 + 9 + 9 + 2 + 9 + 3 + 9 + 1 + 4 = 49, reduced: 4, and the final result is Four.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
C (2) 3 Empress Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
I (3) 9 Hermit Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
M (1) 13 Death Creator, Developer, Builder
R (1) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1) 19 Sun Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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