Review: meaning, definitions and examples

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review

 

[ rɪˈvjuː ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000 Verbs
Context #1 | Noun

performance evaluation

A formal assessment or examination of something with the possibility of instituting change if necessary. A review can also refer to a critical analysis or appraisal of a piece of work or performance.

Synonyms

appraisal, assessment, evaluation

Examples of usage

  • The manager conducted a review of the employee's performance.
  • The book received a positive review from critics.
  • She wrote a review of the latest movie for the school newspaper.
Context #2 | Verb

examine or assess something

To examine or assess something formally with the intention of making changes if needed. It can also mean to critically analyze or evaluate something.

Synonyms

analyze, assess, examine

Examples of usage

  • The committee will review the proposal before making a decision.
  • The teacher reviewed the students' test results.

Translations

Translations of the word "review" in other languages:

🇵🇹 revisão

🇮🇳 समीक्षा

🇩🇪 Überprüfung

🇮🇩 ulasan

🇺🇦 огляд

🇵🇱 recenzja

🇯🇵 レビュー

🇫🇷 révision

🇪🇸 revisión

🇹🇷 inceleme

🇰🇷 리뷰

🇸🇦 مراجعة

🇨🇿 recenze

🇸🇰 recenzia

🇨🇳 审查

🇸🇮 pregled

🇮🇸 yfirferð

🇰🇿 шолу

🇬🇪 მიმოხილვა

🇦🇿 icmal

🇲🇽 revisión

Etymology

The word 'review' originated from the Old French word 'revue', which means 'a viewing'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century and has since evolved to encompass various meanings related to assessment, examination, and critique.

See also: interview, overview, preview, view, viewable, viewer, viewers, viewership, viewfinder, viewing, viewpoint, views.

Word Frequency Rank

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