Reviews: meaning, definitions and examples

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reviews

 

[ rɪˈvjuːz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

online

Assessments or evaluations of products, services, or experiences by customers or users.

Synonyms

critiques, evaluations, feedback

Examples of usage

  • Reading reviews before making a purchase is important.
  • The hotel has received mixed reviews from guests.
  • I always leave a review after trying a new restaurant.
  • The app has a high rating based on user reviews.
  • Check out the latest reviews on this website.
Context #2 | Noun

movie

Opinions or critiques of a film by critics or viewers.

Synonyms

assessments, critiques, opinions

Examples of usage

  • The movie received rave reviews from critics.
  • I read a review that convinced me to watch the film.
  • Her review of the latest blockbuster was insightful.
  • Film reviews often influence box office performance.
  • The reviews were divided between positive and negative.
Context #3 | Verb

workplace

To evaluate or assess someone or something formally.

Synonyms

assess, evaluate, examine

Examples of usage

  • Managers often review employee performance annually.
  • It's important to review the project before presenting it.
  • She reviewed the documents carefully before signing.
  • The teacher reviewed the students' progress regularly.
  • We need to review our strategy for the upcoming quarter.

Translations

Translations of the word "reviews" in other languages:

🇵🇹 críticas

🇮🇳 समीक्षाएँ

🇩🇪 Bewertungen

🇮🇩 ulasan

🇺🇦 відгуки

🇵🇱 recenzje

🇯🇵 レビュー

🇫🇷 critiques

🇪🇸 reseñas

🇹🇷 yorumlar

🇰🇷 리뷰

🇸🇦 مراجعات

🇨🇿 recenze

🇸🇰 recenzie

🇨🇳 评论

🇸🇮 ocene

🇮🇸 umsagnir

🇰🇿 пікірлер

🇬🇪 მიმოხილვები

🇦🇿 rəylər

🇲🇽 reseñas

Etymology

The word 'review' originated from the Middle French word 'revoir' which means 'to see again'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 15th century. Initially, it was used primarily in the context of examining or inspecting military troops. Over time, the meaning expanded to include assessments, evaluations, and critiques in various fields such as literature, film, and consumer products. Today, 'review' is commonly used in online platforms to share opinions and feedback.

See also: reviewable, reviewer.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,193, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.