Princeton's WordNet(2.67 / 3 votes)Rate this definition: post, station(noun) the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand. a soldier manned the entrance post; a sentry station. military post, post(noun) military installation at which a body of troops is stationed.
Rhetorical criticism is the analysis of a broad range of items related to using language to have an impact on an audience. This is often but not always applied to writing, where the author intends to have a certain effect on readers.
Learner's definition of CRITICISM. 1. [noncount] : the act of expressing disapproval and of noting the problems or faults of a person or thing : the act of criticizing someone or something. There was much public criticism directed/leveled at the senator. The new law attracted/drew widespread criticism. [=many people criticized the new law]