review

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noun

re·​view ri-ˈvyü How to pronounce review (audio)
1
a
: a formal military inspection
b
: a military ceremony honoring a person or an event
2
3
: a general survey (as of the events of a period)
4
: an act or the process of reviewing
5
: judicial reexamination (as of the proceedings of a lower tribunal by a higher)
6
a
: a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
b
: a magazine devoted chiefly to reviews and essays
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a
: a retrospective view or survey (as of one's life)
b(1)
: renewed study of material previously studied
(2)
: an exercise facilitating such study
8
: revue

review

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verb

re·​view ri-ˈvyü How to pronounce review (audio)
reviewed; reviewing; reviews

transitive verb

1
 also  ˈrē-ˌvyü
: to view or see again
2
: to examine or study again
especially : to reexamine judicially
3
: to look back on : take a retrospective view of
review the past
4
a
: to go over or examine critically or deliberately
reviewed the results of the study
b
: to give a critical evaluation of
review a novel
5
: to hold a review of
review troops

intransitive verb

1
: to study material again : make a review
review for a test
2
: to write reviews
reviewable adjective

Examples of review in a Sentence

Noun Changes to the building had to be made after the review by the safety inspectors. After hours of review, the committee made its decision. The medical records were sent to the doctor for review. I read the book reviews in the newspaper. The educational software was sent to teachers for review. Verb Scientists are reviewing the results of the study. I need time to review the situation. The ruling will be reviewed by the Supreme Court. The committee reviewed the applications. The television show will review last year's major events. She reviewed her notes for the speech. The television show will review last year's major events. The biography reviewed her accomplishments. Critics have not yet reviewed the movie. The book was reviewed in this magazine.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 11 Mar. 2024 And for a review of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, under Franz Welser-Möst, go here. Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 11 Mar. 2024 Best dressed at the Oscars 2024: Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o, more A+ looks Brutally honest reviews of Oscar best song performances, including Ryan Gosling 'Oppenheimer' wins 7 Oscars, including best picture 1. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2024 The biopic was released to somewhat tepid reviews from critics, earning a 42% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024 This Bottom Line new vehicle review is a Nut & Bolt and Dollars & Sense editorial provided by Tony Leopardo. Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2024 Read our reviews of the M1 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Pro. 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2021, LTE) $810$130038% off Apple’s iPad Pro from 2021 uses with the company’s own M1 processor and features a Thunderbolt / USB-C port. Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 9 Mar. 2024 The state House and Senate are expected to complete their review of the bill next month. Danny Nguyen, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2024 Going deeper How the CFTC Stays on Top of Financial Market Innovations, a report in Wharton's business review, explains how the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has fostered collaboration with other financial industry regulators while maintaining its independence. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2024
Verb
For a full list of celebrities, visit the official website for Indiana Comic Con and review their guest list. The Indianapolis Star, 12 Mar. 2024 The transcript of Hur's interview with Mr. Biden last October, reviewed by CBS News, provides a fuller picture of the five-hour conversation between the two and context around some of the statements that appeared in the report. Arden Farhi, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2024 New court filings reviewed by CNN reveal that the fringe pro-Trump network OAN has secured permission from a federal judge to request documents from the Philippines government and nine other countries where Smartmatic does business. Marshall Cohen, CNN, 12 Mar. 2024 For this article, Kat reviewed multiple lawn sprinklers and researched factors such as each lawn sprinkler's type, spray pattern, coverage, size, water pressure, material, and value for money. Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2024 Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM Table of Contents Osha root (Ligusticum porteri) is a perennial herb in the carrot and parsley family (Apiaceae/Umbelliferae). Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2024 The county Board of Supervisors has asked county staff to review and respond to the discrimination allegations before a likely vote on the soon-expiring shelter contract next month. Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2024 Over the past two months, these emails have been passed around by a few high-profile people in the industry as Stephenson made his case to the WGA — and Variety has reviewed them. Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 9 Mar. 2024 Three applications and court orders reviewed by The Post indicate that the investigative technique goes back years. Aaron Schaffer, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English reveue, from Middle French, from feminine past participle of revoir to see again, reexamine, from Old French reveoir, from re- + veoir, veeir to see — more at view

Verb

in sense 1 of transitive verb, from re- + view; in other senses, from review entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1576, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of review was in the 15th century

Dictionary Entries Near review

Cite this Entry

“Review.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/review. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

review

1 of 2 noun
re·​view ri-ˈvyü How to pronounce review (audio)
1
: a formal inspection of troops by officers
2
: a general survey
3
: an act of looking something over especially for flaws
4
a
: a discussion by a critic of the quality of something (as a book or play)
b
: a magazine filled mostly with reviews and essays
5
a
: a look at past events
b
: a fresh study of material studied before
6
: revue

review

2 of 2 verb
1
: to look at a thing again
2
: to study or examine again
review a lesson
3
: to make a formal inspection of (as troops)
4
: to discuss the quality of (as a book or play)
5
: to look back on
review one's accomplishments
reviewer noun

Legal Definition

review

1 of 2 noun
re·​view ri-ˈvyü How to pronounce review (audio)
: a judicial reexamination and reconsideration of the legality or constitutionality of something (as the proceedings of a lower tribunal or a legislative enactment or governmental action) see also judicial review

review

2 of 2 transitive verb
: to reexamine judicially
reviewability
-ˌvyü-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē
noun
reviewable adjective

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