Criticism - translation, pronunciation and examples
criticism
negative evaluation
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When to use criticism
Его критика помогла мне улучшить мою работу.
Публичную критику было тяжело слышать, но она была полезной.
criticism usage examples
Его критика помогла мне улучшить мою работу.
His criticism helped me improve my work.
Публичную критику было тяжело слышать, но она была полезной.
The public criticism was hard to hear but useful.
Similar words
General term for pointing out faults or giving an assessment; can be constructive or negative
Information about reactions or results; often implies constructive responses and exchange
An assessment or overview; can be a published critique (e.g., review) or a personal appraisal
A formal expression of strong disapproval, often institutional or official
Expression of blame or disappointment, often directed personally at someone
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criticism synonyms
What's the difference between criticism / feedback / review / censure / reproach / reprimand
General term for pointing out faults or giving an assessment; can be constructive or negative
The teacher's criticism helped me improve my essay.
Критика учителя помогла мне улучшить сочинение.
Information about reactions or results; often implies constructive responses and exchange
Please give feedback on the new design.
Пожалуйста, дайте отзыв о новом дизайне.
An assessment or overview; can be a published critique (e.g., review) or a personal appraisal
I read a positive review of the film.
Я прочитал положительную рецензию на фильм.
A formal expression of strong disapproval, often institutional or official
The council voted to censure the member for misconduct.
Совет проголосовал за осуждение члена за проступок.
Expression of blame or disappointment, often directed personally at someone
She looked at him with reproach after he missed the meeting.
Она посмотрела на него с упреком после того, как он пропустил встречу.
A formal rebuke, usually from a superior or institution
He received a reprimand from his manager for missing the deadline.
Он получил выговор от менеджера за пропуск срока.
A strong, often public moral denunciation; stronger than ordinary criticism
The policy faced international condemnation.
Политика столкнулась с международным осуждением.
Lack of approval or agreement; milder and less detailed than criticism
His parents showed their disapproval of his decision.
Родители выразили своё неодобрение его решению.
Habitual attention to faults; describes a manner of always finding faults, negative and subjective
Her constant fault-finding made the team demoralized.
Её постоянное придирчивое отношение деморализовало команду.
An assessment or measurement of quality/effectiveness; more neutral and methodical than criticism
The company conducted an evaluation of the training program.
Компания провела оценку программы обучения.
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How to pronounce criticism and what this word means
criticism translation: критика. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce criticism
/ˈkrɪtɪsɪz(ə)m/
criticism translation
критика
criticism examples
His criticism helped me improve my work.
criticism transcription
/ˈkrɪtɪsɪz(ə)m/, /ə ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
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criticism meaning: what does it mean?
negative evaluation
criticism pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
criticism is pronounced as /ˈkrɪtɪsɪz(ə)m/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
criticism definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
His criticism helped me improve my work. Translation: Его критика помогла мне улучшить мою работу.
Is criticism part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?
Yes, criticism (критика) can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is criticism part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, criticism (критика) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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