critically
/ˈkrɪtɪkli/
adverb
- In a way that expresses disapproval or judgment.
- The teacher spoke critically about the student's lack of effort.
- He critically examined every detail of the proposal.
- She looked critically at the messy room.
- In a way that involves careful analysis or evaluation.
- The article encourages readers to engage critically with the text.
- We need to think critically about the evidence.
- Students learn to analyze arguments critically.
- To a serious or dangerous degree; extremely.
- The bridge is critically damaged after the storm.
- The region is critically short of clean water.
- The patient is critically ill and needs immediate surgery.
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