the evaluation by fellow specialists of research that someone has done in order to assess its suitability for publication or further development
Derived forms
peer-reviewed (ˌpeer-reˈviewed)
adjective
peer review in American English
noun
evaluation of a person's work or performance by a group of people in the same occupation, profession, or industry
Word origin
[1970–75]This word is first recorded in the period 1970–75. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: New Age, consciousness-raising, postmodernism, salsa, stress test
Examples of 'peer review' in a sentence
peer review
My aim here is to question whether we need formal peer review.
The Times Literary Supplement (2017)
When peer review breaks down, deception (or at least misinformation) thrives.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Other indicators were also used, such as peer review and specific objectives.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Once the study is complete, it will be subject to peer review.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Yet all this is compatible with peer review.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Also, the peer review process means that few radical suggestions receive funding.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Furthermore, the peer-review system of scientific journals often fails.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The paper has been discussed at conferences and is under peer review.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
And unlike scholarly research, these offthe-cuff pronouncements aren't subject to peer review.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
As a system of ensuring quality in research, peer review is in deep trouble.