"targeted criticism" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to refer to constructive criticism which is aimed at a specific aspect of someone's work rather than a general critique. For example, "John was able to give me targeted criticism that helped me improve my presentation."
Truth be told, it is an intelligent attempt by Iran to seize the opportunity to ride a wave of international, albeit targeted, criticism that is being hurdled at Saudi Arabia as some groups attempt to understand and rationalize the reasons for the uptick in global terrorism, including Islamic inspired terrorism.
The political left mustn't echo the absent-minded rhetorical gunfire of the right; but it should make President Obama the subject of real targeted criticism until his "buck-stops-here" mentality takes the form of a coherent, comprehensive policy that encompasses his administration's involvement in tax and law questions as much as it does issues of national security.
Cole feels that he has been unfairly targeted for criticism which has got him a reputation for diving within the game.
Furthermore, universities, even when doing everything right, sometimes are unfairly targeted for criticism in circumstances in which making a public defence is difficult.
Brenda targeted her criticism at government targets: I mean … they're under pressure to get patients out, aren't they?
Although the bill, one of 22 similar Israel lobby bills introduced nationwide, targets criticism of Israel, it could also have the unintended effect of chilling speech that objects to any country violating human rights.
Linda Pailing, the deputy chairman of Halfon's local party, puts it more starkly, targeting her criticism at the prime minister.
Several rights groups have denounced his treatment, arguing he is being targeted for his criticism of the authorities.
Praise focused on improvements made to the Mario franchise, while criticism targeted the game's simplicity.
Praise focused on the new content, while criticism targeted the game's short length.
Praise focused on its action and story, while criticism targeted its length, which was considered short.
