disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
The senator received severe criticism from his opponent.
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a serious examination and judgment of something
Constructive criticism is always appreciated.
source: WordNet 3.0
a written evaluation of a work of literature
source: WordNet 3.0
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.
