review

Pluralreviews

Formsreviews, reviewing, reviewed

1. 1
   a critiquenouncountable

   A written or spoken opinion that judges something, like a book, a film, a product, or a restaurant.

   Like a report card that says how good a book or film is.

   Her review of the new movie was mostly positive.

   He read several reviews before buying the phone.

   UsageSay a review of something: a review of the new movie.

   Similarcritique, appraisal, evaluation, notice

2. 2
   check oververbtransitive

   To look at something carefully to judge it, make a decision, or see if it needs changes.

   The bank will review your application and decide within a week.

   The school reviews its rules every summer.

   UsageSay review + the thing: review your application.

   Similarexamine, assess, evaluate, reassess, reconsider

3. 3
   nouncountable

   A careful look at something, often again, to judge it or decide if it should change.

   Like a safety check that makes sure all the rules are met.

   The factory passed its safety review last month.

   Inspectors carried out a review of the building's fire rules.

   UsageSomething that is being checked is under review.

   Similarreconsideration

4. 4
   write a critiqueverbtransitive

   To write or say what you think of something, like a book, a film, a product, or a restaurant.

   She reviews movies for the local newspaper.

   I review books on my blog every week.

   UsageWe often say a film was reviewed well or poorly reviewed.

   Similarcritique

   Note
5. 5
   overviewnouncountable

   A report that looks over and sums up many things, like the year's events or past research.

   The newspaper ended the year with a review of its biggest news stories.

   Her report opens with a review of past studies on sleep.

   UsageSay a review of the year or of past studies.

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   verbtransitive

   To look over a wide area or many things in a general way.

   Like scanning a whole field from the top of a hill.

   The first part of the book will review the history of flight.

   Our guide reviewed the long history of the castle in a few minutes.

   Similarsurvey, scan, view

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   nouncountable or uncountable

   A fresh look by a court at a case or decision already made.

   The prisoner asked for a review of his case.

   The court ordered a review of the earlier ruling.

   UsageOften in judicial review. People ask for a review of a case.

   Similarreassessment, reexamination

   Note
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   nouncountable

   A magazine that looks at and writes about the arts or another subject.

   She writes for a famous literary review.

   He subscribes to a monthly review of new books.

   Similarjournal, magazine, periodical

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