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review
1 countable/uncountable the process of studying or examining a situation, policy, or idea again in order to decide whether it is suitable or satisfactoryreview of: A review of all government policy affecting the environment was announced. undertake/conduct a review of something: The committee has agreed to undertake a review of the way in which public funds are being used. subject to review (=likely to be examined again): The decision is not subject to review. under review (=being examined again): Several aspects of prison practices are currently under review. Synonyms and related words
Careful examination and inspections examination analysis review 1a the process of examining all the information that is relevant to a situation or subjectreview of: a thorough review of literature on vocational training Synonyms and related words
Careful examination and inspections examination analysis review
Adjectives frequently used with review ▪ comprehensive, extensive, fundamental, major, strategic, thorough, wide-ranging
2 countable an article in which someone gives their opinion of a play, book, art exhibition etca review of a new Broadway musical rave reviews (=very good reviews): The film also won rave reviews in America. Synonyms and related words
Parts of newspapers and magazines advice column agony column announcement 3 countable an official ceremony when an important person visits a group of soldiers, sailors etc Synonyms and related words
General words for ceremonies ceremonial ceremony commemoration 4 countable educationAmericana discussion of a particular subject that prepares you for a testDon’t miss class tomorrow – we’re having a review of chapters three and four. Synonyms and related words
review
1 countable/uncountable the process of studying or examining a situation, policy, or idea again in order to decide whether it is suitable or satisfactoryreview of: The administration announced a review of all government policies affecting the environment. subject to review (=likely to be examined again): The decision is not subject to review. under review (=being examined again): Several aspects of prison practices are currently under review. undertake/conduct a review of something: The committee has agreed to undertake a review of the way in which public funds are being used. Synonyms and related words
Careful examination and inspections examination analysis review 1a the process of examining all the information that is relevant to a situation or subjectreview of: a thorough review of literature on vocational training Synonyms and related words
Careful examination and inspections examination analysis review
Adjectives frequently used with review ▪ comprehensive, extensive, fundamental, major, strategic, thorough, wide-ranging
2 countable an article in which someone gives their opinion of a play, book, art exhibit, etc.a review of a new Broadway musical rave reviews (=very good reviews): The movie also won rave reviews in South America. Synonyms and related words
Parts of newspapers and magazines advice column agony column announcement 3 countable educationAmericana discussion of a particular subject that prepares you for a testDon’t miss class tomorrow – we’re having a review of chapters three and four. Synonyms and related words 4 countable an official ceremony when an important person visits a group of soldiers, sailors, etc. Synonyms and related words
General words for ceremonies ceremonial ceremony commemoration
review
1 transitive to study or examine a situation, policy, or idea again in order to decide whether it is suitable or satisfactoryThe progress of each child must be regularly reviewed. Synonyms and related words
To study, check or examine something 1a to examine all the information that is relevant to a situation or subjectAfter reviewing the evidence, the grand jury decided to discuss the case. Synonyms and related words
To study, check or examine something 1b Americanto examine a piece of writing in order to find and correct mistakesDon’t forget to review your work. Synonyms and related words
To study, check or examine something
2 transitive to write an article giving your opinion of a play, book, art exhibition etcThe paper’s music critic reviewed the production and was overwhelmed by its beauty. Synonyms and related words 3 transitive if an important person reviews a group of soldiers, sailors etc, they officially visit them during a ceremony Synonyms and related words
To perform a ceremony or to give a speech address be upstanding chair 4 transitive Britishif a doctor reviews someone, the doctor sees the person again in order to check what progress they have made Synonyms and related words
The work or job of a doctor or nurse admit bedside manner be on call 5 intransitive/transitive educationAmericanto revise for an examination Synonyms and related words
To study, or to study hard
review
1 transitive to study or examine a situation, policy, or idea again in order to decide whether it is suitable or satisfactoryThe progress of each child must be regularly reviewed. Synonyms and related words
To study, check or examine something 1a to examine all the information that is relevant to a situation or subjectAfter reviewing the evidence, the grand jury decided to discuss the case. Synonyms and related words
To study, check or examine something 1b Americanto examine a piece of writing in order to find and correct mistakesDon’t forget to review your work. Synonyms and related words
To study, check or examine something
2 transitive to write an article giving your opinion of a play, book, art exhibit, etc.The paper’s music critic reviewed the production and was overwhelmed by its beauty. Synonyms and related words 3 intransitive/transitive educationAmericanto study your notes and course information again in order to prepare for a test. The British word is reviseWe spent most of the class reviewing for the test. Synonyms and related words
To study, or to study hard 4 transitive if an important person reviews a group of soldiers, sailors, etc., they officially visit them during a ceremony Synonyms and related words
To perform a ceremony or to give a speech
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