Criticise

/ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪz/ verb

To express disapproval of someone or something, pointing out faults or problems; to judge or evaluate.

From Greek 'kritikos' (able to judge) and 'krinein' (to separate, judge). The British spelling is 'criticise'; American is 'criticize'. The root connects to separating wheat from chaff—judgment as separation.

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