Dictionary Entry
criticism
criticism is a 9-letter English word with 5 senses as noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: 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. Face value is 15 in Scrabble and 18 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
9 letters · Scrabble 15 · Words With Friends 18 · 5 senses
Definitions
- 1noun
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.
- 2noun
The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed; a critical observation or detailed examination and review; a critique; animadversion; censure.
- 3noun
a serious examination and judgment of something
"constructive criticism is always appreciated"
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- 4noun
a written evaluation of a work of literature
- 5noun
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
"the senator received severe criticism from his opponent"
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