LEARNit Dictionary

critical

adjective
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OPAL
OPAL
1
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saying what you think is bad about somebody/something
عیب‌جو, نقادانه, انتقادگر, عیب‌جویانه
see also self-critical
2
B2
extremely important because a future situation will be affected by it
حیاتی, مهم, خطیر
Industry leaders are working together to address this critical issue.
a critical factor in the election campaign
The kidneys play a critical role in overall health.
Reducing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is of critical importance.
Your decision is critical to our future.
Timing is critical for success.
see also business-critical, mission-critical
3
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serious, uncertain and possibly dangerous
بحرانی, وخیم, خطرناک
One of the victims of the fire remains in a critical condition.
The first 24 hours after the operation are the most critical.
This is a critical moment in our country's history.
He's at a critical point in his life.
a critical step in the process
see also crisis
4
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involving making fair, careful judgements about the good and bad qualities of somebody/something
انتقادی, تحلیلی, بررسی‌کننده, موشکافانه
His latest film attracted enthusiastic critical comment from cinema-goers.
Mike studied the canvas with a critical eye.
5
according to the judgement of critics of art, music, literature, etc.
انتقادی, مرتبط با دیدگاه منتقدان
the film director’s greatest critical success
In her day she never received the critical acclaim she deserved.