review

noun

OPAL W

/rɪˈvjuː/

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[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
- a book review
- She gave the film a glowing review.
- mixed/negative/bad reviews
- a positive/favourable review
- an online review of the restaurant
- He submitted his latest novel for review.
see also rave review
Wordfinder
- article
- columnist
- editorial
- feature
- headline
- journalist
- newspaper
- obituary
- review
- supplement
Collocations Literature
LiteratureBeing a writer
- write/publish literature/poetry/fiction/a book/a story/a poem/a novel/a review/an autobiography
- become a writer/novelist/playwright
- find/have a publisher/an agent
- have a new book out
- edit/revise/proofread a book/text/manuscript
- dedicate a book/poem to…
Plot, character and atmosphere
- construct/create/weave/weave something into a complex narrative
- advance/drive the plot
- introduce/present the protagonist/a character
- describe/depict/portray a character (as…)/(somebody as) a hero/villain
- create an exciting/a tense atmosphere
- build/heighten the suspense/tension
- evoke/capture the pathos of the situation
- convey emotion/an idea/an impression/a sense of…
- engage the reader
- seize/capture/grip the (reader’s) imagination
- arouse/elicit emotion/sympathy (in the reader)
- lack imagination/emotion/structure/rhythm
Language, style and imagery
- use/employ language/imagery/humour/(US English) humor/an image/a symbol/a metaphor/a device
- use/adopt/develop a style/technique
- be rich in/be full of symbolism
- evoke images of…/a sense of…/a feeling of…
- create/achieve an effect
- maintain/lighten the tone
- introduce/develop an idea/a theme
- inspire a novel/a poet/somebody’s work/somebody’s imagination
Reading and criticism
- read an author/somebody’s work/fiction/poetry/a text/a poem/a novel/a chapter/a passage
- review a book/a novel/somebody’s work
- give something/get/have/receive a good/bad review
- be hailed (as)/be recognized as a masterpiece
- quote a(n) phrase/line/stanza/passage/author
- provoke/spark discussion/criticism
- study/interpret/understand a text/passage
- translate somebody’s work/a text/a passage/a novel/a poem
Extra Examples
- Did you see the review in ‘Phase’?
- His review appeared in yesterday's paper.
- I'm doing a review for the local paper.
- The book received mixed reviews.
- The show has good audience figures despite poor reviews in the press.
- Their new musical opened to glowing reviews.
- I always read the film reviews.
- the reviews page in the papers
- Please leave us a review.
Topics Opinion and argumenta2, Literature and writinga2, TV, radio and newsa2, Film and theatrea2
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- enthusiastic
- excellent
- favourable/favorable
- …
verb + review
- do
- write
- give something
- …
review + verb
- appear
review + noun
- copy
- article
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[countable, uncountable] (especially North American English) an act of looking again at something you have studied or written, especially in order to prepare for an exam
- We need to do the review for the test tomorrow.
- I should have time for a quick review of my notes before the test.
- We'll have time at the end of class for review.
- There is a grammar review section at the end of each unit.
Topics Educationa2
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
verb + review
- do
review + noun
- class
- session
- materials
- …
preposition
- review for
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[countable, uncountable] an examination of something, with the intention of changing it if necessary
- The government has embarked on a systematic review of transport policy.
- MPS have called for an independent review.
- The proposals are available for review online.
- under review The terms of the contract are under review.
- up for review His parole application is up for review next week.
- a review board/panel
- a pay/salary review
see also judicial review, performance review
Extra Examples
- Greenpeace will seek a judicial review if a full public inquiry is not held.
- The matter is still under review.
- The rent is due for review.
- These rules will soon be up for review.
- a review by the court
- the government's annual policy review
- A formal performance review system was introduced five years ago.
- I have my performance review tomorrow.
- the government’s review of its education policy
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- careful
- complete
- comprehensive
- …
verb + review
- ask for
- call for
- seek
- …
review + verb
- take place
- cover something
- deal with something
- …
review + noun
- board
- body
- committee
- …
preposition
- under review
- up for review
- review by
- …
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[countable] an examination of all the relevant information on a subject or on a series of events
- to conduct/undertake a review of customer complaints
- to publish a review of recent cancer research
- a comprehensive review of current scientific knowledge on the subject
- a thorough review of relevant materials
- The literature review suggests a number of areas for further study.
see also peer review
Extra Examples
- The first chapter presents a critical review of the existing nursery education system.
- An official review concluded that help was not getting to those most in need.
[countable] (formal) a ceremony that involves an official inspection of soldiers, etc. by an important visitor

Word Originlate Middle English (as a noun denoting a formal inspection of military or naval forces): from obsolete French reveue, from revoir ‘see again’.

review

verb

/rɪˈvjuː/

Verb Forms

present simple I / you / we / they review	/rɪˈvjuː/ /rɪˈvjuː/
he / she / it reviews	/rɪˈvjuːz/ /rɪˈvjuːz/
past simple reviewed	/rɪˈvjuːd/ /rɪˈvjuːd/
past participle reviewed	/rɪˈvjuːd/ /rɪˈvjuːd/
-ing form reviewing	/rɪˈvjuːɪŋ/ /rɪˈvjuːɪŋ/

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[transitive] review something to write a report of a book, play, film, product, etc. in which you give your opinion of it
- Please rate and review your purchase on our website.
- The play was reviewed in the national newspapers.
- The book was favourably reviewed by most critics.
Topics Opinion and argumenta2, Literature and writinga2, Film and theatrea2
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adverb
- favourably/favorably
- critically
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[transitive, intransitive] (especially North American English) to look again at something you have studied, especially in order to prepare for an exam
- review something We will be reviewing all the topics covered this semester.
- review for something Jonas helped me review for the test.
Extra Examples
- Next week we're going to be reviewing for the final.
- I think it would be a good idea to review the material in chapter 10.
- Take a little time to review your notes the evening before.
Topics Educationa2
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adverb
- comprehensively
- fully
- thoroughly
- …
verb + review
- agree to
- promise to
- ask somebody to
- …
preposition
- for
phrases
- review something in the light of something
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[transitive] review something (especially North American English) to check a piece of work to see if there are any mistakes
- Review your work before you turn it in.
[transitive] review something to carefully examine or consider something again, especially so that you can decide if it is necessary to make changes synonym reassess
- The government will review the situation later in the year.
- The company is reviewing its business travel policy.
- After reviewing the evidence, the judge dismissed the case.
- This case should be reviewed in the light of new evidence.
- to review a decision/proposal
- Staff performance is reviewed annually.
Synonyms examine
examine
- analyse
- review
- study
- discuss
These words all mean to think about, study or describe somebody/something carefully, especially in order to understand them, form an opinion of them or make a decision about them.
- examine to think about, study or describe an idea, subject or piece of work very carefully:
  These ideas will be examined in more detail in Chapter 10.
- analyse/analyze to examine the nature or structure of something, especially by separating it into its parts, in order to understand or explain it:
  The job involves gathering and analysing data.
  He tried to analyse his feelings.
- review to examine something again, especially so that you can decide if it is necessary to make changes:
  The government will review the situation later in the year.
- study to examine somebody/something in order to understand them or it:
  We will study the report carefully before making a decision.
examine or study?You examine something in order to understand it or to help other people understand it, for example by describing it in a book; you study something in order to understand it yourself.
- discuss to write or talk about something in detail, showing the different ideas and opinions about it:
  This topic will be discussed at greater length in the next chapter.
Patterns
- to examine/analyse/review/study/discuss what/how/whether…
- to examine/analyse/review/study/discuss the situation/evidence
- to examine/analyse/review/study/discuss something carefully/critically/systematically/briefly
Extra Examples
- We are currently reviewing our options.
- Progress will be reviewed every three months .
- Pull out your budget and critically review each line on it.
- Safety procedures are being urgently reviewed after a chemical leak at the factory.
- This figure will be reviewed from time to time in the light of inflation.
- The decision may need to be reviewed in the light of new evidence.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adverb
- comprehensively
- fully
- thoroughly
- …
verb + review
- agree to
- promise to
- ask somebody to
- …
preposition
- for
phrases
- review something in the light of something
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[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.
- Students can review the material at their own pace.
- You should review the document carefully before signing.
[transitive] review something to think about past events, for example to try to understand why they happened synonym take stock (of something)
- to review your failures and triumphs
- She had been reviewing the previous week on her way home.
[transitive] review somebody/something to make an official inspection of a group of soldiers, etc. in a military ceremony
- The Commander-in-Chief reviewed the troops.

Word Originlate Middle English (as a noun denoting a formal inspection of military or naval forces): from obsolete French reveue, from revoir ‘see again’.