review

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review

The student wrote a book review for her literature class.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A formal or official examination: An inspection or assessment, often to ensure standards are met or to evaluate performance.
    • A critical evaluation: An essay or article that assesses the quality, value, or significance of a work (like a book, play, or film).
    • A periodical containing critical essays: A magazine or journal that publishes such evaluations and articles on current affairs, literature, or art.
    • A summary or reconsideration: A look back at past events or a restatement of the main points of a longer discussion.
    • A judicial reexamination: In law, a new examination of court proceedings, typically by a higher court.
    • A variety show: A theatrical entertainment featuring sketches, songs, and comedy.

  2. Verb:

    • To assess or examine critically: To formally evaluate the merits and faults of a work, performance, or situation.
    • To look back on or remember: To think about or consider past events or a period of time.
    • To reexamine or study again: To go over something a second time, often to refresh one's memory or understanding.
    • To hold an official inspection: To conduct a formal examination, especially of military troops.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The general conducted a review of the troops. (A formal military inspection.)
    • I read a positive review of the new restaurant in the newspaper. (A critical evaluation.)
    • She writes for a literary review. (A periodical publishing critical essays.)
    • The manager's annual review is next week. (A formal performance assessment.)

  • Verb:

    • Critics will review the new film tomorrow. (To evaluate critically.)
    • He paused to review the events of the day. (To look back on past events.)
    • Please review Chapter 5 before the test. (To study again.)
    • The court agreed to review the case. (To reexamine judicially.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Under review": Being formally examined or reconsidered.
    • The company's policies are currently under review.
  • "In review": In the process of being assessed or summarized.
    • The year in review showed significant growth.
Variants and Related Words
  • Reviewer (n): A person who writes critical evaluations, especially for a publication.
    • The reviewer praised the author's style.
  • Reviewable (adj): Capable of being reviewed or reconsidered.
    • The decision is reviewable by a higher authority.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Appraisal, critique, assessment, inspection, evaluation.
  • Verb: Assess, evaluate, critique, reexamine, reconsider, recall.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Review for: To study material again in preparation for something.
    • She needs to review for her final exams.
  • Pass in review: To be inspected or considered formally (often used literally for troops or figuratively).
    • The major issues were passed in review during the meeting.
Related Idioms
  • To hold a review: To conduct a formal inspection or assessment.
    • The committee will hold a review of the project's progress.
  • To come up for review: To reach a point where something must be formally reexamined.
    • Her contract comes up for review next month.
review

The student wrote a book review for her literature class.

Noun
  1. a formal or official examination
    • the platoon stood ready for review
    • we had to wait for the inspection before we could use the elevator
  2. practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory
  3. (law) a judicial reexamination of the proceedings of a court (especially by an appellate court)
  4. a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion
  5. a periodical that publishes critical essays on current affairs or literature or art
  6. a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians
  7. (accounting) a service (less exhaustive than an audit) that provides some assurance to interested parties as to the reliability of financial data
  8. a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment
  9. an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
  10. a new appraisal or evaluation
Verb
  1. look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember
    • she reviewed her achievements with pride
  2. refresh one's memory
    • I reviewed the material before the test
  3. hold a review (of troops)
  4. appraise critically
    • She reviews books for the New York Times
    • Please critique this performance
  5. look at again; examine again
    • let's review your situation

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