Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Critique \Cri*tique"\, v. t. [Cf. {Critic}, v.]
   To criticise or pass judgment upon. [Obs.] --Pope.

Critique \Cri*tique"\ (kr?-t?k"), n. [F. critique, f., fr. Gr.
   ???? (sc. ????) the critical art, from ?????. See {Critic}.]
   1. The art of criticism. [Written also {critic}.] [R.]

   2. A critical examination or estimate of a work of literature
      or art; a critical dissertation or essay; a careful and
      through analysis of any subject; a criticism; as, Kant's
      ``Critique of Pure Reason.''

            I should as soon expect to see a critique on the
            poesy of a ring as on the inscription of a medal.
                                                  --Addison.

   3. A critic; one who criticises. [Obs.]

            A question among critiques in the ages to come.
                                                  --Bp. Lincoln.

Source : WordNet®

critique
     n 1: an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of
          a book or play) [syn: {review}, {critical review}, {review
          article}]
     2: a serious examination and judgment of something;
        "constructive criticism is always appreciated" [syn: {criticism}]
     v : appraise critically; "She reviews books for the New York
         Times"; "Please critique this performance" [syn: {review}]