v. t. [ Cf. Critic, v. ] To criticise or pass judgment upon. [ Obs. ] Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. critique, f., fr. Gr. kritikh` (sc. te`chnh) the critical art, from kritiko`s. See Critic. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. The art of criticism. [ Written also critic. ] [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A critical examination or estimate of a work of literature or art; a critical dissertation or essay; a careful and thorough analysis of any subject; a criticism; as, Kant's “Critique of Pure Reason.” [ 1913 Webster ]

I should as soon expect to see a critique on the poesy of a ring as on the inscription of a medal. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A critic; one who criticises. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

A question among critiques in the ages to come. Bp. Lincoln. [ 1913 Webster ]