Review — synonyms, definition

1. review (Noun)

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review (Noun) — A new appraisal or evaluation.

review (Noun) — An essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play).

review (Noun) — A subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment.

review (Noun) — (accounting) a service (less exhaustive than an audit) that provides some assurance to interested parties as to the reliability of financial data.

review (Noun) — A variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians.

review (Noun) — A periodical that publishes critical essays on current affairs, literature or art.

review (Noun) — A summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion.

review (Noun) — (law) a judicial reexamination of the proceedings of a court (especially by an appellate court).

review (Noun) — Practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory.

review (Noun) — A formal or official examination. ex. "the platoon stood ready for review"

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2. review (Verb)

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review (Verb) — Look at again; examine again. ex. "let's review your situation"

review (Verb) — Appraise critically. ex. "She reviews books for the New York Times"

review (Verb) — Hold a review (of troops).

review (Verb) — Refresh one's memory. ex. "I reviewed the material before the test"

review (Verb) — Look back upon (a period of time or sequence of events); remember. ex. "she reviewed her achievements with pride"

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