Definitions for criticism
Overview of noun criticism
The noun criticism has 3 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (6) criticism, unfavorable judgment
(disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent")
2. (3) criticism, critique
(a serious examination and judgment of something; "constructive criticism is always appreciated")
3. (2) criticism, literary criticism
(a written evaluation of a work of literature)






