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- DictionaryRe·view/rəˈvyo͞o/
noun
- 1. a formal assessment or examination of something with the possibility or intention of instituting change if necessary: "a comprehensive review of defense policy"
- 2. a critical appraisal of a book, play, movie, exhibition, etc., published in a newspaper or magazine: "she released her debut solo album to rave reviews"
verb
- 1. examine or assess (something) formally with the possibility or intention of instituting change if necessary: "the company's safety procedures are being reviewed"
- 2. write a critical appraisal of (a book, play, movie, etc.) for publication in a newspaper or magazine: "I reviewed his first novel"
3 days ago · To review means to look back over something for evaluation or memory. "The year in review" is a popular form of news feature near the end of December. If your boss wants to give you a review, she wants to look over the history of your job performance. A doctor might review your medical record to help diagnose your sickness.
review. [countable, uncountable] a report in a newspaper or magazine, or on the internet, television or radio, in which somebody gives their opinion of a book, play, film, product, etc.; the act of writing this kind of report. She gave the film a glowing review. He submitted his latest novel for review.
verb. uk / rɪˈvjuː / us. review verb (CONSIDER) to consider something again in order to decide if changes should be made: The courts will review her case. review verb (REPORT) B2. to give your opinion in a report about a film, book, television programme, etc: He reviews films for the Times. review verb (STUDY)
to inspect, especially formally or officially: to review the troops. to survey mentally; take a survey of: to review the situation. to discuss (a book, play, etc.) in a critical review; write a critical report upon.
Full Definition of REVIEW. 1. a: a formal military inspection b: a military ceremony honoring a person or an event. 2. : revision 1a. 3. : a general survey (as of the events of a period) 4. : an act or the process of reviewing. 5. : judicial reexamination (as of the proceedings of a lower tribunal by a higher) 6.
2 days ago · A review is a report in the media in which someone gives their opinion of something such as a new book or film. Rave reviews and commercial success were accompanied by industry-wide adulation. We've never had a good review in the music press. Synonyms: critique, commentary, evaluation, critical assessment More Synonyms of review. 4. verb.
[transitive] review something to read or study information about something, especially in order to reach an opinion about it. to review records/documents/data. Let's start by reviewing the evidence. This paper reviews the literature on the subject. The next section briefly reviews previous studies.
