review

(rĭ-vyo͞oˈ)

1. To look over, study, or examine again.
2. To consider retrospectively; look back on.
3. To examine with an eye to criticism or correction: reviewed the research findings.
4. To write or give a critical report on (a new work or performance, for example).
5. Law To reexamine (an action or determination) judicially, especially in a higher court, in order to correct possible errors.
6. To subject to a formal inspection, especially a military inspection.

1. To go over or restudy material: reviewing for a final exam.
2. To write critical reviews, especially for a newspaper or magazine.

1. A reexamination or reconsideration.
2. A retrospective view or survey.
3. a. A restudying of subject matter.
   b. An exercise for use in restudying material.
4. An inspection or examination for the purpose of evaluation.
5. a. A report or essay giving a critical estimate of a work or performance.
   b. A periodical devoted to articles and essays on current affairs, literature, or art.
6. a. A formal military inspection.
   b. A formal military ceremony held in honor of a person or occasion.
7. Law A judicial reexamination, especially by a higher court, of an action or determination.
8. A musical show consisting of often satirical skits, songs, and dances; a revue.

Related Forms:

• re·viewˈa·ble adjective