Sekirov Dictionary

review

/ɹɪˈvjuː/

noun 9
verb 6
forms 5

noun9

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A second or subsequent reading of a text or artifact in an attempt to gain new insights.
- I need to make a review of the book before I can understand it.
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a piece of writing that tells readers how good or bad a new movie, book or show is, and why
- The newspaper review was full of praise for the play.
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A judicial reassessment of a case or an event.
- The victims demanded a full judicial review of the case.
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A forensic inspection to assess compliance with regulations or some code.
- The regulators demanded a review against NYSE practices.
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A survey of the available items or material.
- The magazine contained a review of Paris restaurants.
A review article.
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A periodical which makes a survey of the arts or some other field.
- The Times Literary Review is published in London.
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A military inspection or display for the benefit of superiors or VIPs.
- The troops assembled for a review by the Queen.
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A stage show made up of topical sketches etc.
- The Cambridge Footlights Review launched many Monty Python faces.

verb6

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To survey; to look broadly over.
- Before I tackle the question directly, I must briefly review historical approaches to the problem.
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To write a critical evaluation of a new art work etc.; to write a review.
- The critic reviews every new play in London.
(US, Canada) To look over again (something previously written or learned), especially in preparation for an examination.
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To look back over in order to correct or edit; to revise.
- "Keith Williams is reviewing his review," the source said. "The whole structure of the industry has changed since he wrote his report. [...]" — 2020
(no longer used) To view or see again; to look back on.
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(no longer used) To retrace; to go over again.
- Shall I the long, laborious scene review, // And open all the wounds of Greece anew? — 1725

forms

reviewed · reviewing · revieweth · reviews · reviewest

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