critique
intermediateB2/krɪˈtiːk/ · criti-que
A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or artistic work.
Meanings
A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or artistic work.
کسی چیز کا تفصیلی تجزیہ اور تشخیص، خاص طور پر ادب، فلسفہ، یا فن کے کام کے بارے میں۔
تنقید
tanqeed
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- literary critique
- art critique
- critical analysis
Example Sentences
The critique of the novel highlighted its thematic depth.
ناول کی تنقید نے اس کی موضوعی گہرائی کو اجاگر کیا۔
Novel ki tanqeed ne is ki mauzui gehrai ko ujagar kiya.
She received a harsh critique of her painting from the art gallery.
اس کے پینٹنگ کی تنقید آرٹ گیلری سے سخت آئی۔
Is ke painting ki tanqeed art gallery se sakht aayi.
His critique of the policies was well-received by the audience.
اس کی پالیسیوں پر تنقید کو ناظرین نے اچھی طرح سراہا۔
Is ki palisiyon par tanqeed ko nazarain ne achi tarah saraha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'critique' as a critical look at something to form a judgment.
Imagine a panel of experts discussing a piece of art in detail.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
مہلت نہ دے غم کو، بندھی ہے تنقید کی ڈور، تجزیہ نہ کر تو، نکتہ چینی ہو جائے گی۔
Mahalat na de gham ko, bandhi hai tanqeed ki dor, Tajziya na kar to, nuqta cheeni ho jayegi.
Do not give time to sorrow, the thread of critique is tied, If you do not analyze, the criticism will arise.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
تنقید، ترقی کی راہ.
Tanqeed, taraqqi ki raah.
Critique is the path to progress.
📖 Etymology
Origin: French "critique" — a judgment or evaluation
First known use: 18th century
The word 'critique' entered the English language from French during the late 18th century, primarily used in the context of literary and artistic evaluations.