criticism
//ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm//
Noun
criticismSingular
criticismsPlural
1
The expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes
She received a lot of criticism for her decision.
2
The analysis and judgment of the merits and faults of a literary or artistic work
She writes literary criticism for a major newspaper.
3
The scholarly investigation of literary or historical texts to discover their origin, history, or original form
Biblical criticism examines the origins and authenticity of ancient texts.