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review
rɪˈvjuː Listen
Meanings
noun
  • a formal assessment of something with the intention of instituting change if necessary.
    E.g. a comprehensive review of UK defence policy
  • a critical appraisal of a book, play, film, etc. published in a newspaper or magazine.
    E.g. she released her debut solo album to rave reviews
  • a ceremonial display and formal inspection of military or naval forces, typically by a sovereign, commander-in-chief, or high-ranking visitor.
    E.g. he conducted a final review of his troops and spoke of his pride in having served in the US army
  • a facility for playing a tape recording during a fast wind or rewind, so that it can be stopped at a particular point.
    E.g. cue and review, which plays the tape backwards or forwards at high speed
verb
  • assess (something) formally with the intention of instituting change if necessary.
    E.g. the Home Secretary was called on to review Britain's gun laws
  • write a critical appraisal of (a book, play, film, etc.) for publication in a newspaper or magazine.
    E.g. I reviewed his first novel
  • (of a sovereign, commander-in-chief, or high-ranking visitor) make a ceremonial and formal inspection of (military or naval forces).
    E.g. the Queen reviewed her brightly arrayed troops
  • view or inspect again.
    E.g. all slides were then reviewed by one pathologist

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