review
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.a report or opinion about a book, film, or product.
n.a formal assessment or critical evaluation of a creative work or commercial product.
Simple“I read a positive review of the new restaurant before booking a table.”
In context“The film received a scathing review from the lead critic, who argued that the plot was both derivative and poorly paced.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a formal check of a situation or process to see if changes are needed.
n.a formal examination of a process, policy, or legal case by a person in authority.
Simple“The company is conducting a safety review after the accident.”
In context“The high court granted a judicial review to determine whether the local government had followed the correct legal procedures.”
Synonyms - 03 A2 Elementary
v.to look at something again to learn it or to find mistakes.
v.to examine or assess something again, often for the purpose of revision or correction.
Simple“You should review your notes before the exam tomorrow.”
In context“The editorial team will review the manuscript one last time to ensure that all technical terminology is used consistently throughout the chapters.”
- 04 B1 Intermediate
v.to write a report giving your opinion on a book, film, or play.
v.to write a critical evaluation of a creative work for publication.
Simple“She reviews new novels for a national newspaper.”
In context“He was invited to review the latest exhibition at the National Gallery, providing a perspective that balanced historical context with modern aesthetics.”
Synonymscritiqueappraise - 05 C1 Advanced
n.a formal inspection of soldiers or ships.
n.a formal military inspection or ceremonial display for a high-ranking officer or official.
Simple“The general attended the naval review at the harbour.”
In context“The annual fleet review served as a demonstration of naval strength, with dozens of vessels performing precise manoeuvres for the visiting dignitaries.”
Synonyms
Usage review process · review found · briefly review
From Middle English revewe, reveue, from Old French reveüe, revue (Modern French: revue), feminine form of reveü, past participle of reveoir (French: revoir), from Latin revideō, from re- +videō (“see, observe”) (English: video). Equivalent to re- + view. Compare retrospect. Doublet of revue.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.