criticism : Idioms & Phrases


higher criticism

  • noun the scientific study of biblical writings to determine their origin and meaning
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literary criticism

  • noun a written evaluation of a work of literature
    criticism.
  • noun the informed analysis and evaluation of literature
    lit crit.
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lower criticism

  • noun the study of existing manuscripts of the Scriptures in order to determine the original text
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new criticism

  • noun literary criticism based on close analysis of the text
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petty criticism

  • noun a petty disparagement
    detraction.
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self-criticism

  • noun criticism of yourself
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textual criticism

  • noun comparison of a particular text with related materials in order to establish authenticity
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