criticize

Pronunciation: /ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/

The English word “criticize” has 2 meanings listed here.

verb

To find fault (with something).
To evaluate (something), assessing its merits and faults.

Etymology

From critic + -ize; first element from Ancient Greek κριτικός (kritikós, “of or for judging, able to discern”), from κρίσις (krísis, “decision, judgement”).

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