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

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.

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