Meaning of the word critical in English
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critical
US /ˈkrɪt̬.ɪ.kəl/
UK /ˈkrɪt̬.ɪ.kəl/
Adjective
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expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments
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He received a lot of critical feedback on his performance.
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The reviews of the new movie were highly critical.
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involving the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment
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She has a highly developed critical thinking ability.
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The course aims to foster students' critical analysis skills.
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(of a disease or patient) at a stage at which life is in danger
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The patient's condition is still critical.
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He was admitted to the hospital in critical condition.
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