Reviewable: meaning, definitions and examples

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reviewable

 

[ rɪˈvjuːəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

work evaluation

Capable of being reviewed or evaluated.

Synonyms

assessable, evaluable, examinable.

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Word Description / Examples
reviewable

Used when something can be reviewed or looked over again, usually referring to documents, plans, or decisions. It's often used in legal, academic, or procedural contexts.

  • The contract is reviewable before signing.
  • All committee decisions are reviewable by the board.
evaluable

Used in contexts where something can be evaluated or measured against a set of criteria. This term is often employed in academic, medical, or research-related situations.

  • The effectiveness of the treatment is evaluable after six months.
  • Their performance is not easily evaluable without baseline metrics.
assessable

Used when something can be assessed or judged, frequently in educational, financial, or performance-related contexts. It usually involves a formal examination or consideration.

  • The project's risks were highly assessable.
  • Students' progress is assessable through monthly tests.
examinable

Used when something can be examined or inspected closely, often in academic or clinical contexts. It suggests a detailed and thorough inspection.

  • The body of evidence is fully examinable by the court.
  • This module is examinable at the end of the term.

Examples of usage

  • This report is not reviewable until next week.
  • The new policy is not reviewable by the board of directors.
  • The contract is reviewable by legal experts.
  • The decision is reviewable by the higher authorities.
  • The document is reviewable for accuracy and completeness.

Translations

Translations of the word "reviewable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 avaliável

🇮🇳 समीक्षोपरांत

🇩🇪 überprüfbar

🇮🇩 dapat ditinjau

🇺🇦 оцінюваний

🇵🇱 ocenialny

🇯🇵 レビュー可能な

🇫🇷 révisable

🇪🇸 revisable

🇹🇷 değerlendirilebilir

🇰🇷 검토 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للمراجعة

🇨🇿 přezkoumatelný

🇸🇰 prehodnotiteľný

🇨🇳 可审查的

🇸🇮 pregledljiv

🇮🇸 endurskoðanlegt

🇰🇿 қарастырылатын

🇬🇪 გადამოწმებადი

🇦🇿 yenidən baxıla bilən

🇲🇽 revisable

Etymology

The word 'reviewable' is a relatively modern term that emerged in the late 20th century with the increasing emphasis on evaluations and assessments in various fields. It is formed by adding the suffix '-able' to the word 'review,' indicating the ability to be reviewed or evaluated. As organizations and individuals seek feedback and assessment on their work, the term 'reviewable' has become a common descriptor in contexts where evaluation is key.

See also: reviewer, reviews.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,479, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.