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- re|view1 W2S3 [rıˈvju:] n[Date: 1400-1500; : French; Origin: revue; REVUE]1.) [U and C]a careful examination of a situation or process▪ 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 Bodyunder 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 reviewreview 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 ↑critic3.) [U]the work of writing reviews for a newspaper or magazinefor 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 partsreview of▪ a review of the year5.)an official show of the army, navy etc so that a king, president, or officer of high rank can see them▪ a naval reviewreview 2review2 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▪ 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 etcBritish Equivalent: revise4.) 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 months5.) to officially watch a group of soldiers, ships etc at a military show▪ The President will review the soldiers on parade.
Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.