Reviewer: meaning, definitions and examples

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reviewer

 

[ rɪˈvjuːər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

job

A person who evaluates or examines something officially.

Synonyms

assessor, critic, evaluator

Examples of usage

  • The reviewer gave the movie a positive review.
  • The reviewer criticized the book for its lack of originality.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

A person who examines and reports on software, code, or documents.

Synonyms

assessor, examiner, inspector

Examples of usage

  • The software reviewer found several bugs in the new update.
  • The reviewer praised the app for its user-friendly interface.
Context #3 | Noun

publishing

A person who reads and comments on articles or manuscripts before publication.

Synonyms

critic, editor, reader

Examples of usage

  • The journal reviewer suggested revisions to the scientific paper.
  • The reviewer highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of the novel.

Translations

Translations of the word "reviewer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 revisor

🇮🇳 समीक्षक

🇩🇪 Rezensent

🇮🇩 penilai

🇺🇦 рецензент

🇵🇱 recenzent

🇯🇵 レビュアー

🇫🇷 réviseur

🇪🇸 revisor

🇹🇷 değerlendirici

🇰🇷 검토자

🇸🇦 مراجع

🇨🇿 recenzent

🇸🇰 recenzent

🇨🇳 审稿人

🇸🇮 recenzent

🇮🇸 rýnir

🇰🇿 рецензент

🇬🇪 რეცენზენტი

🇦🇿 rəysənət

🇲🇽 revisor

Etymology

The word 'reviewer' originated in the mid-18th century, derived from the verb 'review', which comes from the Old French word 'revue' meaning 'to see again'. The concept of reviewing and evaluating has been essential in various fields such as literature, technology, and journalism.

See also: reviewable, reviews.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,161, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.