review
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A careful look at something to judge it, or a written opinion of a book, film or product.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
reevyooSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɹivˈju
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
An account intended as a critical evaluation of a text or a piece of work.
A survey of the available items or material.
A second or subsequent reading of a text or artifact in an attempt to gain new insights.
A periodical which makes a survey of the arts or some other field.
A forensic inspection to assess compliance with regulations or some code.
A stage show made up of topical sketches etc.
verb
To write a critical evaluation of a new art work etc.; to write a review.
To survey; to look broadly over.
Look at again; examine again
Look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember
“She reviewed her achievements with pride.”
To look back over in order to correct or edit; to revise.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner
- Frequency
- Very Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: An account intended as a critical evaluation of a text or a piece of work.
Used this way, review is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use review
- “She reviewed her achievements with pride.”verb
- “She reviews books for the New York Times.”verb
- “I reviewed the material before the test.”verb
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Inflected forms
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Someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication.
Compound terms
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An essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play).
A copy of a newly published book that is sent for review to a writer or periodical.
A stand from which a parade or military force can be reviewed.
An essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play).
Review by a court of law of actions of a government official or entity or of some other legally appointed person or body or the review by an appellate court of the decision of a trial court.
A service (less exhaustive than an audit) that provides some assurance to interested parties as to the reliability of financial data.
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Synonyms
Sense: account intended as a critical evaluation of a text
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