The phrase "albeit a critical" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to introduce a contrasting idea or qualification, often in a formal or academic context.
Example: "The project was successful, albeit a critical oversight in the planning phase."
Alternatives: "although significant" or "even if crucial".
Action on executive pay is just the litmus test, albeit a critical one.
Just the one century, albeit a critical one in the series-sealing win at Johannesburg, and his tendency to toss away good starts is developing into a bad habit (the game won't always be as easy as it looks now Joe), but they are the only blemishes in another successful series with the bat.
Overall, the guidance is a reflection of the fact social media is now just part of what we do, albeit a critical part, allowing us to talk to people, involve them in our output, and distribute or bring them to our content.
De Blasio's campaign railed against Bloomberg's education reforms, so putting a former Bloomberg ally -- albeit a critical one -- back into the head position raised some eyebrows, and had others feeling hopeful.
Yet when I approached Steve as a calm person that appreciated his work, albeit with a critical eye to what could be fixed, we had an honest polite conversation.
Then, after Hancock missed a crucial free throw with eight seconds remaining, he made up for his mistake by forcing a critical (albeit disputed) jump ball, returning possession to the Cardinals as they finished off their victory.
Reputation: Goodwill is a critical, albeit subjective.
Selecting the most appropriate solvent is a critical, albeit sometimes overlooked, step in such processes.
Yesterday's announcement (a critical albeit partial victory; marijuana is still a Schedule I drug, after all), was a direct result of millions of Americans working hard, uniting in spite of differences, and forcing the government to do the right thing.
While no single pathogen or parasite was found with sufficient frequency to conclude a single organism was involved in CCD, pathogens seem likely to play a critical (albeit secondary) role.
Second, it addresses a critical albeit little researched area: how to move from existing practice to develop the strategies and skills to achieve change within complex settings.
