criticism

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of judging or evaluating the quality, value, or merit of something.

  - "The criticism of the play was mixed."
  - "The artist welcomed constructive criticism of her work."
  - "The criticism leveled against the government was harsh."

• Noun

  A statement or expression of disapproval or censure.

  - "He took the criticism in stride."
  - "Her criticism of the policy was scathing."
  - "The criticism of his behavior was unwarranted."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzəm/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

animadversion , censure , critique

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with criticism
prism , gymnasm , psalm , hymn , crism , psalmism

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Variants

List of all variants of criticism that leads to same result
criticism , criticisms , form critic , form criticism , form criticisms , form critics , higher critic , higher criticism , higher criticisms , lower criticism , lower criticisms , New Critic , New Critical , New Criticism , self-criticism , self-criticisms , textual criticism , textual criticisms , counter-criticism , counter-criticisms , countercriticism , countercriticisms

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Forms

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criticisms, criticized, criticizable

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'kritikos' meaning 'judgment' or 'able to judge'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'criticism' appears 11 times in the King James Version of the Bible.

2. The term 'constructive criticism' was first used in print in 1865 by the English poet Algernon Charles Swinburne.

3. The word 'criticism' comes from the Greek word 'kritikos', which also gave rise to the words 'critic' and 'critique'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Constructive criticism: Feedback that is meant to help improve something, rather than simply pointing out flaws or weaknesses.

2. Self-criticism: The act of evaluating and criticizing one's own actions, thoughts, or character.

3. Critical thinking: The ability to analyze and evaluate complex information and arguments, and to make reasoned judgments based on evidence.

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Culture

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Criticism has been a significant part of human civilization, with various literary and artistic movements, such as Romanticism, Modernism, and Postmodernism, placing great emphasis on the role of criticism in shaping culture. In literature, criticism has been used to analyze and interpret works of art, while in music, it has been used to evaluate and critique musical compositions. In the scientific community, criticism is an essential part of the peer-review process, helping to ensure the accuracy and validity of research findings.

How to Memorize "criticism"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of evaluating or judging something, such as a piece of art or a performance.
   - Imagine yourself in a critical role, such as a judge or a reviewer.
   - Create mental images to help remember the different meanings and contexts of criticism.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'criticism' with the idea of evaluating or judging something.
   - Think of the word 'critique' as a synonym for criticism.
   - Create associations with words related to criticism, such as 'evaluation', 'assessment', and 'analysis'.

3. mnemonics
   

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   - Use the first letter of each definition to create a memorable phrase, such as 'Criticism is the act of evaluating and judging something'.

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