In a critical manner; with, or in terms of, criticism. / With close discernment; accurately; exactly. / At a crisis or critical time; in a situation, place, or condition of decisive consequence.

Inclined to find fault or criticize. / Pertaining to, or indicating, a crisis or turning point. / Extremely important. / Relating to criticism or careful analysis, such as literary or film criticism.

A critical value, factor, etc. / In breakdancing, a kind of airflare move in which the dancer hops from one hand to the other.

(uncountable) The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed / (countable) A critical observation or detailed examination and review.

present participle of criticize

plural of criticism

(US) A person who criticizes; a carper or faultfinder.

plural of criticizer

The state or quality of being critical.

A person who appraises the works of others. / A specialist in judging works of art. / One who criticizes; a person who finds fault. / An opponent. / Obsolete form of critique (an act of criticism)