English dictionary
review
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a new appraisal or evaluation
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an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
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a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment
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(accounting) a service (less exhaustive than an audit) that provides some assurance to interested parties as to the reliability of financial data
Synonyms limited reviewSource: WordNet 3.0
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a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians
Synonyms revueSource: WordNet 3.0
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a periodical that publishes critical essays on current affairs or literature or art
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a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion
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(law) a judicial reexamination of the proceedings of a court (especially by an appellate court)
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practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory
Synonyms brushupSource: WordNet 3.0
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a formal or official examination
ExamplesThe platoon stood ready for review.
Synonyms inspectionSource: WordNet 3.0
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A second or repeated view; a reëxamination; a retrospective survey; a looking over again; as, a <i>review</i> of one's studies; a <i>review</i> of life.
Source: webster1913
verb
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look at again; examine again
ExamplesLet's review your situation.
Synonyms reexamineSource: WordNet 3.0
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appraise critically
ExamplesShe reviews books for the New York Times.
Synonyms critiqueSource: WordNet 3.0
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hold a review (of troops)
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refresh one's memory
ExamplesI reviewed the material before the test.
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look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember
ExamplesShe reviewed her achievements with pride.
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To view or see again; to look back on.
Source: webster1913
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To look back; to make a review.
Source: webster1913