Found 4 items, similar to Criticism.
English → Indonesian (Kamus Landak) Definition: criticism kritik
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: criticism bahas, bahasan, bandingan, cacatan, cercaan, gugatan, kecaman, pembahasan, penggugatan, sentilan, timbangan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: criticism criticism n 1: disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; “the senator received severe criticism from his opponent” [syn: unfavorable judgment] 2: a serious examination and judgment of something; “constructive criticism is always appreciated” [syn: critique] 3: a written evaluation of a work of literature [syn: literary criticism ]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Criticism Criticism \Crit"i*cism\ (kr?t"?-s?z'm), n. 1. 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. [1913 Webster] The elements ofcriticism depend on the two principles of Beauty and Truth, one of which is the final end or object of study in every one of its pursuits: Beauty, in letters and the arts; Truth, in history and sciences. --Brande & C. [1913 Webster] By criticism, as it was first instituted by Aristotle, was meant a standard of judging well. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed; a critical observation or detailed examination and review; a critique; animadversion; censure. [1913 Webster] About the plan of “Rasselas” little was said by the critics; and yet the faults of the plan might seem to invite severe criticism. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]