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Critic

One skilled in judging of the merits of literary or artistic works; a connoisseur; an adept; hence, one who examines literary or artistic works, etc., and passes judgment upon them; a reviewer.

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Appraiser 76% connected

One who appraises; esp., a person appointed and sworn to estimate and fix the value of goods or estates.

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Carper 76% connected

One who carps; a caviler.

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Grader 76% connected

One who grades, or that by means of which grading is done or facilitated.

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Niggler 76% connected

One who niggles.

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Reader 76% connected

One who reads.

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Referee 76% connected

One to whom a thing is referred; a person to whom a matter in dispute has been referred, in order that he may settle it.

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Reviewer 76% connected

One who reviews or reexamines; an inspector; one who examines publications critically, and publishes his opinion upon their merits; a professional cr…

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Roaster 76% connected

One who roasts meat.

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Sampler 76% connected

One who makes up samples for inspection; one who examines samples, or by samples; as, a wool sampler.

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Taster 76% connected

One who tastes; especially, one who first tastes food or drink to ascertain its quality.

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Judge 76% connected

A public officer who is invested with authority to hear and determine litigated causes, and to administer justice between parties in courts held for…

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Professional 76% connected

Of or pertaining to a profession, or calling; conforming to the rules or standards of a profession; following a profession; as, professional knowledg…

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Critical 74% connected

Qualified to criticise, or pass judgment upon, literary or artistic productions.

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Critical 74% connected

Qualified to criticise, or pass judgment upon, literary or artistic productions.

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Criticise 74% connected

To examine and judge as a critic; to pass literary or artistic judgment upon; as, to criticise an author; to criticise a picture.

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Criticise 74% connected

To examine and judge as a critic; to pass literary or artistic judgment upon; as, to criticise an author; to criticise a picture.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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