review

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 notecritic
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.

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  • review — re·view 1 /ri vyü/ n: a judicial reexamination and reconsideration of the legality or constitutionality of something (as the proceedings of a lower tribunal or a legislative enactment or governmental action) see also judicial review review 2 vt:… …   Law dictionary

  • Review — Re*view , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Review?d}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Reveiwing}.] [Pref. re + view. Cf. {Review}, n. ] 1. To view or see again; to look back on. [R.] I shall review Sicilia. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. To go over and examine critically or… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Review — Re*view , n. [F. revue, fr. revu, p. p. of revoir to see again, L. revidere; pref. re re + videre to see. See {View}, and cf. {Revise}.] 1. A second or repeated view; a re[ e]xamination; a retrospective survey; a looking over again; as, a review… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • review — [n1] examination, study analysis, another look*, audit, check, checkup, drill, file, fresh look*, inspection, march past*, onceover*, parade, procession, reassessment, recapitulation, reconsideration, reflection, report, rethink, retrospect,… …   New thesaurus

  • Review — steht für: Review paper, eine wissenschaftliche Veröffentlichung, die den Forschungsstand zu einem Thema darstellt, siehe Systematische Übersichtsarbeit Peer Review (Begutachtung durch Fachkollegen), ein Verfahren zur Qualitätssicherung beim… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • review — [ri vyo͞o′; ] for vt. 1 [, rē′vyo͞o′] n. [MFr reveue < revu, pp. of revoir < L revidere < re , again + videre, to see: see VISION] 1. a looking at or looking over again 2. a general survey, report, or account 3. a looking back on;… …   English World dictionary

  • review — review, revue A review is ‘a general survey or assessment of something’ and has many special applications, including a published criticism of a book, play, etc. A revue is a theatrical entertainment consisting of a series of short acts or… …   Modern English usage

  • Review — Re*view , v. i. To look back; to make a review. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • review — (n.) mid 15c., from M.Fr. reveue a reviewing, review, prop. fem. pp. of reveeir to see again, go to see again, from L. revidere, from re again (see RE (Cf. re )) + videre to see (see VISION (Cf. vision)). The verb is recorded from 1570s. Meaning …   Etymology dictionary

  • Review — activity undertaken to determine the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of the subject matter to achieve established objectives (p. 3.8.7 ISO 9000:2005). Источник …   Словарь-справочник терминов нормативно-технической документации

  • review — ► NOUN 1) a formal assessment of something with the intention of instituting change if necessary. 2) a critical appraisal of a book, play, or other work. 3) a retrospective survey or report. 4) a ceremonial display and formal inspection of… …   English terms dictionary

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