Definitions
01critical evaluation
A2 · Elementary Countable noun
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.
日本語:レビュー※
“I read a positive review of the new restaurant before booking a table.”
“The film received a scathing review from the lead critic, who argued that the plot was both derivative and poorly paced.”
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02formal inspection
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Law Formal
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.
日本語:見直し※
“The company is conducting a safety review after the accident.”
“The high court granted a judicial review to determine whether the local government had followed the correct legal procedures.”
Synonyms
03to study or check
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.
日本語:見直す※
“You should review your notes before the exam tomorrow.”
“The editorial team will review the manuscript one last time to ensure that all technical terminology is used consistently throughout the chapters.”
04to write an opinion
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.
“She reviews new novels for a national newspaper.”
“He was invited to review the latest exhibition at the National Gallery, providing a perspective that balanced historical context with modern aesthetics.”
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05military display
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. a formal inspection of soldiers or ships.
n. a formal military inspection or ceremonial display for a high-ranking officer or official.
“The general attended the naval review at the harbour.”
“The annual fleet review served as a demonstration of naval strength, with dozens of vessels performing precise manoeuvres for the visiting dignitaries.”
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “review” in context.
Real-World Examples
“The White House has pushed federal agencies to accelerate their review of at least 47 state voter rolls obtained by the Department of Homeland Security, according to an internal email seen by Reuters, part of an unprecedented effort to find noncitizens among registered voters as midterm elections near.” “I was on the fence about going to see the latest Resident Evil reboot to review, given how uninspired the prior reboot attempt in 2021 turned out to be.” “The company had identified the incidents after reviewing 141,006 test sessions, a process it launched after an autonomous agent powered by OpenAI's AI models triggered a hack that compromised the infrastructure of AI startup Hugging Face.” “In a review commissioned by the Financial Conduct Authority and published on Monday, the watchdog's executive director, Sheldon Mills, also highlighted how companies' reliance on a handful of technology providers introduces potential system-wide risks.” Etymology
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.
Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A2 · ElementaryOxford
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