Critical - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkrɪtɪkl|  American pronunciation of the word critical
Brit.  |ˈkrɪtɪk(ə)l|  British pronunciation of the word critical

adjective

- urgently needed; absolutely necessary (syn: vital)
a critical element of the plan
critical medical supplies
- forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis (syn: decisive)
a critical point in the campaign
the critical test

Extra examples

The program presents a critical analysis of the government's strategies.

She has a talent for critical thinking.

We need to look at these proposed changes with a critical eye before we accept them.

Many economists are critical of the government's economic policies.

Many parents are strongly critical of the school.

He made some highly critical remarks.

These talks are critical to the future of the peace process.

It is absolutely critical for us to know the truth.

Foreign trade is of critical importance to the economy.

The fighting has stopped, but the situation is still critical.

He is still in a critical condition in hospital.

She is in intensive care, where she remains critical but stable.

His book provides a critical analysis of the television industry in Britain.

She looked round the room with a critical eye.

The book came out last year to great critical acclaim (=critics said it was very good).

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