Review /ɹɪˈvjuː/

The meaning and definition of Review, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

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noun

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.”
An account intended as a critical evaluation of a text or a piece of work.
“The newspaper review was full of praise for the play.”

verb

To survey; to look broadly over.
“Before I tackle the question directly, I must briefly review historical approaches to the problem.”
To write a critical evaluation of a new art work etc.; to write a review.
“The critic reviews every new play in London.”

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Review /ɹɪˈvjuː/

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