Unreviewed: meaning, definitions and examples

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unreviewed

 

[ ʌnˈrɛvjuːd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

status quality

Unreviewed refers to something that has not been examined, assessed, or critiqued. It typically applies to documents, research papers, or any materials that require formal evaluation before acceptance or publication.

Synonyms

unaudited, unchecked, unscrutinized

Examples of usage

  • The unreviewed manuscript was submitted for consideration.
  • Several unreviewed articles were found in the database.
  • Researchers often post unreviewed findings online to share preliminary results.

Word origin

The term unreviewed is formed by the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not', combined with the verb 'review', which originates from the Old French 'revue', meaning 'a viewing, a review', itself deriving from the Latin 'revidere', which means 'to see again'. The prefix 'un-' has been used in the English language for many centuries to create antonyms to existing words. Thus, 'unreviewed' conveys the idea of something that has not been seen again or reconsidered. The usage of the term has become particularly prevalent in academic and professional settings where peer reviews and evaluations are critical for the validity and acceptance of work. Over time, as information sharing has become faster with the advent of the internet, the distinction between reviewed and unreviewed work has raised discussions regarding the quality and reliability of information available to the public.