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review Definition

re·view (ri vyo̵̅o̅′; for vt. 1, rē′-)

noun

  1. a looking at or looking over again
  2. a general survey, report, or account
  3. a looking back on; retrospective view or survey, as of past events or experiences
  4. reexamination; specif., judicial reexamination, as by a higher court of the decision of a lower court
  5. a critical report and evaluation, as in a newspaper or magazine, of a recent book, play, etc., or of a performance, concert, etc.
  6. a magazine containing articles of criticism and appraisal, often in a specific field a law review
  7. the act or process of going over a lesson or subject again, as in study or recitation
  8. revue
  9. an examination or inspection; specif., a formal inspection, as of troops on parade or of ships, by a high-ranking officer, or as a ceremony honoring some dignitary

Etymology: MFr reveue < revu, pp. of revoir < L revidere < re-, again + videre, to see: see vision

transitive verb

  1. Now Rare to view, or look at, again
  2. to look back on; view in retrospect
  3. to survey in thought, speech, or writing; make or give a survey of
  4. to examine or inspect; specif., to inspect (troops, etc.) formally
  5. to give or write a critical report and evaluation of (a recent book, play, performance, etc.)
  6. to reexamine; specif., to reexamine judicially (a lower court's decision)
  7. to go over (lessons, a subject, etc.) again, as in study or recitation

Etymology: re- + view; also < reviewthe

intransitive verb

to review books, plays, etc., as for a newspaper

  • revibrate
  • revictual
review Synonyms

review

n.

  1. A reexamination

    reconsideration, reevaluation, second thought, revision, retrospection, second view, reflection, study, survey, inspection, retrospect; see also examination 1, study 2.

  2. A critical study

    survey, critique, criticism, analysis, commentary, dissertation, study, investigation, discourse, theme, thesis, essay, monograph, critical review, article, report, treatise, book review, exposition, discussion, canvass, evaluation, appraisal.

  3. A summary

    synopsis, abstract, outline; see summary.

  4. A formal inspection

    parade, inspection, dress parade, march, procession, cavalcade, column, file, military display, march past, the once-over*; see also display 2.

review Synonyms

review

v.

  1. To criticize

    evaluate, critique, comment on; see examine 1, interpret 1.

  2. To examine

    analyze, reexamine, check thoroughly; see correct 1, examine 1, reconsider.

  3. To study

    go over, look over, bone up*; see study 1.

review Law Definition

n

A judicial reexamination of a court’s proceedings, or a reconsideration by the same court of its earlier decision. The term is often used to describe an appellate court’s examination of a lower court’s proceeding. See also judicial review.
review Usage Examples

Object

  • peer: All our reports are peer reviewed by experts in forensic computing, prior to submission.
  • progress: Stage 3 - Implementing the plan; solving problems, monitoring, evaluating and reviewing progress.

Converse of object

  • rave: The band have received rave reviews for their live sets and early reviews of this album.
  • undertake: These will be evidence-based with reviews undertaken on a minimum 1-2 yearly basis.
  • conduct: The Constabulary is currently conducting a review of its Family Units.
  • read: Compare prices, check availability and read honest hotel reviews.
  • write: Would you be able to write a short review of the book, which could help others.

Adjective modifier

  • systematic: Comment The effects of exercise on bone mass in women have been assessed in another systematic review [ 1 ] .
  • judicial: There is no legal appeal against the decision, although the proceedings may be subject to judicial review.
  • annual: Diabetes initiatives Annual reviews The center runs a ' one-stop-shop ' service.
  • comprehensive: Over the next twelve months it carried out a comprehensive review of the Assisted Areas, including a three month period of formal consultation.
  • independent: For a PEP talk, please contact us for a completely independent review of your situation.
  • periodic: The NAQS has been subject to periodic review, with consultation documents being published in 1998 and 1999 ( DETR 1998a, 1999 ).

Modifies a noun

  • process: The Union of Students can advise on this external review process.

Noun used with modifier

  • peer: The Authority will take over the role of scientific peer review from the current Scientific Committee on Plants.
  • literature: This research catalog now includes literature reviews of over 650 documents and is constantly being up-dated.
  • spending: I know that you are calling on the Government to provide more money to housing in the forthcoming spending review.
  • book: You can also contact the book review staff directly.
  • album: Bob Marley - Exodus album reviews Exodus by Bob Marley - album reviews and ratings.

Preposition: of

  • literature: Methodology A systematic review of the literature was conducted.
review Quotes

Ich sitze in dem kleinsten Zimmer in meinem Hause. Ich habe Ihre Kritik vor mir. Im n a« chsten Augenblick wird sie hinter mir sein. I am sitting in the smallest room of my house.I have your review before me. In a moment it will be behind me.

—Reger, Max

   If the spirit of the Reform Bill implies merelya careful review of institutions, civil and ecclesiastical, undertaken in a friendly temper, combining with the firm maintenance of established rights the correction of private abuses and the redress of real grievances,I can for myself and my colleagues undertake to act in such a spirit and with such intentions.

—Peel, Sir Robert