review

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Pronunciation
/ɹɪˈvjuː/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

A second or subsequent reading of a text or artifact in an attempt to gain new insights.

Example Sentences
  • I need to make a review of the book before I can understand it.
2 Definition

An account intended as a critical evaluation of a text or a piece of work.

Example Sentences
  • The newspaper review was full of praise for the play.
3 Definition

A judicial reassessment of a case or an event.

Example Sentences
  • The victims demanded a full judicial review of the case.
4 Definition

A stage show made up of topical sketches etc.

Synonyms
revue
Example Sentences
  • The Cambridge Footlights Review launched many Monty Python faces.
5 Definition

A survey of the available items or material.

Example Sentences
  • The magazine contained a review of Paris restaurants.
6 Definition

A periodical which makes a survey of the arts or some other field.

Example Sentences
  • The Times Literary Review is published in London.
7 Definition

A military inspection or display for the benefit of superiors or VIPs.

Example Sentences
  • The troops assembled for a review by the Queen.
8 Definition

A forensic inspection to assess compliance with regulations or some code.

Example Sentences
  • The regulators demanded a review against NYSE practices.
Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To survey; to look broadly over.

Example Sentences
  • Before I tackle the question directly, I must briefly review historical approaches to the problem.
2 Definition

To write a critical evaluation of a new art work etc.; to write a review.

Example Sentences
  • The critic reviews every new play in London.
3 Definition

To look back over in order to correct or edit; to revise.

4 Definition

To look over again (something previously written or learned), especially in preparation for an examination.

5 Definition

To view or see again; to look back on.

6 Definition

To retrace; to go over again.