Definitions

1. noun

A person who writes reviews or criticisms of artistic or literary works, performances, or the like.

“The critic gave a scathing review of the new movie.”

2. noun

A person who judges or evaluates the quality of something, such as a product or a service.

“The company hired a critic to review their new smartphone.”

3. verb

To express disapproval or dislike of something.

“She criticized the government’s new policy.”

4. verb

To evaluate or assess the quality of something.

“The teacher will criticize the students’ essays.”