Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense reviews, present participle reviewing, past tense, past participle reviewed
1. countable noun
A reviewof a situation or system is its formal examination by people in authority. This is usually donein order to see whether it can be improved or corrected.
The president ordered a review of U.S. economic aid to Jordan. [+ of]
The White House quickly announced that the policy is under review.
2. verb
If you review a situation or system, you consider it carefully to see what is wrong with it or how it could be improved.
The Prime Minister reviewed the situation with his Cabinet yesterday. [VERB noun]
The next day we reviewed the previous day's work. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: reconsider, revise, rethink, run over More Synonyms of review
3. countable noun
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
If someone reviews something such as a new book or film, they write a report or give a talk on television or radio in which they express their opinion of it.
Richard Coles reviews all of the latest film releases. [VERB noun]
His book about Afghanistan is reviewed here by Anthony Hyman. [VERB noun]
5. verb
When a military or political leader reviews troops, they examine them, or watch them marching.
When he reviewed the troops they cheered him as he smiled and raised his hat. [VERB noun]
6. verb
When you reviewfor an examination, you read things again and make notes in order to be prepared for the examination.
[US]
Reviewing for exams lets you bring together all the individual parts of the course. [VERB + for]
Review all the notes you need to cover for each course. [VERB noun]
[Also VERB]
Synonyms: look back on, remember, recall, reflect on More Synonyms of review
Review is also a noun.
Begin by planning on three two-hour reviews with four chapters per session.
regional note: in BRIT, use revise
More Synonyms of review
review in British English
(rɪˈvjuː)
verb(mainly tr)
1.
to look at or examine again
to review a situation
2.
to look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events, etc); remember
he reviewed his achievements with pride
3.
to inspect, esp formally or officially
the general reviewed his troops
4.
to read through or go over in order to correct
5. law
to re-examine (a decision) judicially
6.
to write a critical assessment of (a book, film, play, concert, etc), esp as a profession
noun
7. Also called: reviewal
the act or an instance of reviewing
8.
a general survey or report
a review of the political situation
9.
a critical assessment of a book, film, play, concert, etc, esp one printed in a newspaper or periodical
10.
a.
a publication containing such articles
b.
(capital when part of a name)
the Saturday Review
11.
a second consideration; re-examination
12.
a retrospective survey
13.
a formal or official inspection
14. US and Canadian
the process of rereading a subject or notes on it, esp in preparation for an examination
Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): revision
15. law
judicial re-examination of a case, esp by a superior court
16. a less common spelling of revue
Derived forms
reviewable (reˈviewable)
adjective
reviewer (reˈviewer)
noun
Word origin
C16: from French, from revoir to see again, from Latin re-re- + vidēre to see
review in American English
(rɪˈvju; for 10, ˈriˈvju)
noun
1.
a looking at or looking over again
2.
a general survey, report, or account
3.
a looking back on; retrospective view or survey, as of past events or experiences
4.
reexamination; specif., judicial reexamination, as by a higher court of the decision of a lower court
5.
a critical report and evaluation, as in a newspaper or magazine, of a recent book, play, etc., or of a performance, concert, etc.
6.
a magazine containing articles of criticism and appraisal, often in a specific field
a law review
7.
the act or process of going over a lesson or subject again, as in study or recitation
8.
revue
9.
an examination or inspection; specif., a formal inspection, as of troops on parade or of ships, by a high-ranking officer, or as a ceremony honoring some dignitary
verb transitive
10. Rare
to view, or look at, again
11.
to look back on; view in retrospect
12.
to survey in thought, speech, or writing; make or give a survey of
13.
to examine or inspect; specif., to inspect (troops, etc.) formally
14.
to give or write a critical report and evaluation of (a recent book, play, performance,etc.)
15.
to reexamine; specif., to reexamine judicially (a lower court's decision)
16.
to go over (lessons, a subject, etc.) again, as in study or recitation
verb intransitive
17.
to review books, plays, etc., as for a newspaper
Word origin
MFr reveue < revu, pp. of revoir < L revidere < re-, again + videre, to see: see vision
COBUILD Collocations
review
annual review
constant review
detailed review
fake review
full review
glowing review
government review
independent review
internal review
mixed review
negative review
performance review
positive review
quarterly review
urgent review
Examples of 'review' in a sentence
review
Few would argue with the case for reviewing what looks like a nuclear white elephant.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We will be reviewing our policy around free time whilst on international duty.
The Sun (2016)
Boundary reviews are a case in point.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He doesn't read reviews as they make him self conscious.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
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Times, Sunday Times (2016)
After an outcry, the bank said that it was reviewing the situation.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
I normally write two or three pages of notes when reviewing a book.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The project was launched by the last government, but has not yet been approved under the new government’s spending review.
Computing (2010)
Today it takes about four assessments, independent review panels and possibly a complaint to the ombudsman to get a fair result.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Two serious case reviews were held into the failings which led to his death.
The Sun (2010)
They will be reviewed again next year.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Some people will try anything to get a good review.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The sentence comes as the use of mobile phones to send messages in court is under review.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
They said a serious case review would now examine whether they failed.
The Sun (2013)
The world of book reviewing is full of people writing about books written by peoplethey know.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The four studies reviewed are critical of the pathological view.
Lee Harvey Critical Social Research (1990)
We will continue to collect and review new data to ensure this is happening.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
We continue to review the situation as we have always done.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Or should we review our assessment procedure?
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Yet early reviews of the film are poor.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It involved a new procedure that allows complainants to demand a formal review of dropped cases.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
She added that procedures would be reviewed again.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Peace is particularly pleased that his book has had good reviews from sports writers.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
You can read his full review here.
Christianity Today (2000)
There are a few obvious areas the review should examine.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Trust told to address high waiting times in the emergency department and review adequacy of critical care services.
The Sun (2015)
It agreed to refund the full 200 excess and review its policy.
The Sun (2014)
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Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It's going to feed into the policy review.
The Sun (2012)
The Judicial review court often allows persons or bodies to intervene because they have information that may assist the court in deciding the case.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
In other languages
review
British English: review /rɪˈvjuː/ NOUN
A review of a situation or system is its formal examination by people in authority. This is usually done in order to see whether it can be improved or corrected.
The president ordered a review of the situation.
American English: review
Arabic: اِسْتِعْراض
Brazilian Portuguese: revisão
Chinese: 回顾
Croatian: prikaz
Czech: přezkoumání
Danish: undersøgelse
Dutch: beoordeling
European Spanish: reseña
Finnish: arvostelu
French: examen analyse
German: Rezension
Greek: ανασκόπηση τέχνη
Italian: recensione
Japanese: 批評
Korean: 비평 기사
Norwegian: gjennomgang
Polish: przegląd
European Portuguese: revisão
Romanian: analiză
Russian: обзор
Latin American Spanish: reseña
Swedish: granskning
Thai: การทบทวน
Turkish: eleştiri kitap, film vb
Ukrainian: розгляд
Vietnamese: bài nhận xét
British English: review VERB
If you review a situation or system, you consider it carefully to see what is wrong with it or how it could be improved.
The president reviewed the situation with his cabinet yesterday.
American English: review
Brazilian Portuguese: rever
Chinese: 审度
European Spanish: repasar
French: examiner
German: überprüfen
Italian: riesaminare
Japanese: 検討する
Korean: 검토하다
European Portuguese: rever
Latin American Spanish: repasar
All related terms of 'review'
revue
A revue is a theatrical performance consisting of songs, dances, and jokes about recent events.
book review
a description and analysis of a new book
fake review
A review is a report in the media in which someone gives their opinion of something such as a new book or film.
full review
A review of a situation or system is its formal examination by people in authority. This is usually done in order to see whether it can be improved or corrected .
peer review
the evaluation by fellow specialists of research that someone has done in order to assess its suitability for publication or further development
rave review
When journalists write rave reviews , they praise something such as a play or book in a very enthusiastic way .
rent review
a provision in the lease of a business premise whereby the amount of the rent being paid is reconsidered at stated intervals , for example every three or five years
review body
an organization sponsored by the government to make independent recommendations
review copy
a copy of a book sent by a publisher to a journal , newspaper , etc, to enable it to be reviewed
annual review
A review of a situation or system is its formal examination by people in authority. This is usually done in order to see whether it can be improved or corrected .
mixed review
A review is a report in the media in which someone gives their opinion of something such as a new book or film.
review board
A review board is a group of people in authority who examine a situation or system to see if it should be improved , corrected , or changed.
review panel
a group of people who carry out an official review of something
salary review
the, often annual , assessment or review of the salary or paid to an employee , where decisions are taken on whether the employee's pay should be increased, etc
urgent review
A review of a situation or system is its formal examination by people in authority. This is usually done in order to see whether it can be improved or corrected .
constant review
A review of a situation or system is its formal examination by people in authority. This is usually done in order to see whether it can be improved or corrected .
detailed review
A review of a situation or system is its formal examination by people in authority. This is usually done in order to see whether it can be improved or corrected .
glowing review
A review is a report in the media in which someone gives their opinion of something such as a new book or film.
internal review
A review of a situation or system is its formal examination by people in authority. This is usually done in order to see whether it can be improved or corrected .
judicial review
a procedure which allows a civil court of law to review the validity of certain legislation
negative review
A review is a report in the media in which someone gives their opinion of something such as a new book or film.
positive review
A review is a report in the media in which someone gives their opinion of something such as a new book or film.
review evidence
Evidence is anything that you see, experience, read , or are told that causes you to believe that something is true or has really happened .
review security
Security refers to all the measures that are taken to protect a place, or to ensure that only people with permission enter it or leave it.
government review
A review of a situation or system is its formal examination by people in authority. This is usually done in order to see whether it can be improved or corrected .
independent review
A review of a situation or system is its formal examination by people in authority. This is usually done in order to see whether it can be improved or corrected .
performance review
A review of a situation or system is its formal examination by people in authority. This is usually done in order to see whether it can be improved or corrected .
quarterly review
A review of a situation or system is its formal examination by people in authority. This is usually done in order to see whether it can be improved or corrected .
review an incident
An incident is something that happens , often something that is unpleasant .
review a restaurant
A restaurant is a place where you can eat a meal and pay for it. In restaurants your food is usually served to you at your table by a waiter or waitress .
programme evaluation and review technique
a method of planning , controlling, and checking the times taken to finish important parts of complex operations , such as making aircraft, ships, or bridges