peer review
noun · verb
Simple meaning
The scholarly process whereby manuscripts intended to be published in an academic journal are reviewed by independent researchers to evaluate the contribution.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpɪɹɹivˈju
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
education
The scholarly process whereby manuscripts intended to be published in an academic journal are reviewed by independent researchers (referees) to evaluate the contribution, i.e. the importance, novelty and accuracy of the manuscript's contents.
verb
transitive
To review before publication, as by an authority or authorities in the pertinent field of study, of the written form of an idea, hypothesis, theory, or written discussion of such.
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This meaning: (education) The scholarly process whereby manuscripts intended to be published in an academic journal are reviewed by independent researchers (referees) to evaluate the contribution, i.e. the importance, novelty and accuracy of the manuscript's contents.
Used this way, peer review is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It turns up most in academic writing and technical or specialist writing contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Careful and exacting
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
Where it naturally appears
- Academic writing
- Technical/specialist writing
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