verb “review”
infinitive review; he reviews; past tense reviewed; past part. reviewed; ger. reviewing
- to write a critical evaluation of new artistic work
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She reviewed the latest novel for the school newspaper.
- to examine or consider something again
The court decided to review the evidence once more before making a final verdict.
- to study material again, especially for exam preparation
She spent the weekend reviewing her notes from the entire course.
- to check (work) for errors
Before submitting your essay, always review it for any spelling or grammar errors.
- to reflect on past events to understand them
After the project ended, she took time to review her decisions to understand what went wrong.
noun “review”
singular review, plural reviews or uncountable
- a critical evaluation of a text or work
After reading the book, she wrote a detailed review, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses.
- looking again at studied or written material for exam preparation
Before the final exam, the teacher scheduled a class review of all the chapters we had covered.
- a formal reassessment
The judge ordered a review of the evidence before making a final decision.
- a publication surveying a particular field
The Science Monthly Review covers the latest developments in various scientific fields.
- a military display for high ranking soldiers or individuals
The general conducted a thorough review of the soldiers before the president's visit.
- an inspection to ensure compliance with regulations
The health department conducted a review of the restaurant to ensure it met all safety standards.