review

re|view¹ W2S3 [rıˈvju:] n

[Date: 1400-1500; : French; Origin: revue; REVUE]

1.) [U and C]

a careful examination of a situation or process

→↑evaluation, analysis ↑analysis review of

▪ She sent us her review of the research.

carry out/conduct/undertake a review

▪ The company hired Bob to conduct an independent review of their workplace procedures.

review body/committee/panel/board

▪ the Teachers' Pay Review Body

under review

▪ We're keeping this policy under review (=we are continuing to examine it) .

▪ The policy comes up for review (=will be reviewed) in April.

▪ All fees are subject to review (=may be reviewed) .

▪ Mr Crowther asked for judicial review of the decision (=an examination of the decision by a judge) .

2.)

an article in a newspaper or magazine that gives an opinion about a new book, play, film etc

▪ a film review

review of

▪ The paper published a review of her book.

good/bad/mixed review

▪ The band's new album has had very good reviews.

▪ The film opened to rave reviews (=reviews that praised it a lot) .

see usage note ↑critic

3.) [U]

the work of writing reviews for a newspaper or magazine

for review

▪ The book was sent to the press for review in September.

▪ The journal receives review copies (=free copies to review) of most new software products.

4.)

a report on a series of events or a period of time, that mentions the most important parts

review of

▪ a review of the year

5.)

an official show of the army, navy etc so that a king, president, or officer of high rank can see them

▪ a naval review

review ²

review² W3 v [T]

[Sense: 1-2, 4-5; Date: 1600-1700; Origin: REVIEW¹]

[Sense: 3; Date: 1500-1600; Origin: view]

1.) to examine, consider, and judge a situation or process carefully in order to see if changes are necessary

→↑evaluate, analyse ↑analyse

▪ We will review your situation and decide how we can help you.

▪ The decision will be reviewed by the Supreme Court.

▪ The team manager's position will be reviewed at the end of the season.

2.) to write a short article describing and judging a new book, play, film etc

▪ Bradman will review the best of the new children's books.

3.) AmE to look again at something you have studied, such as notes, reports etc

British Equivalent: revise

4.) to examine and describe the most important parts of a series of events or period of time

▪ a journalist who will review the events of the past six months

5.) to officially watch a group of soldiers, ships etc at a military show

▪ The President will review the soldiers on parade.