reviewer
- 01 B1 Intermediate
a person who writes their opinion about things like books, films, or restaurants for a website or newspaper.
a person who writes critical evaluations of artistic works, products, or services for publication.
Simple“The book reviewer praised the novel for its exciting plot and relatable characters.”
In context“The lead reviewer for the tech magazine spent three weeks testing the new smartphone before publishing his final verdict.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a person whose job is to check that something is being done correctly or meets a certain standard.
an individual appointed to formally examine or assess a process, document, or performance.
Simple“The peer reviewer suggested several changes to the scientific paper before it could be published.”
In context“Internal reviewers were tasked with auditing the department's safety protocols to ensure compliance with the new federal regulations.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
a book or set of notes used to help you prepare for an important exam.
a comprehensive collection of study materials or a guide designed to assist in exam preparation.
Simple“I spent the whole weekend reading my history reviewer to prepare for the final test.”
In context“The students compiled a detailed reviewer covering all the major topics that were likely to appear on the board exam.”
UsageThis sense is specific to Philippine English.
Teacher's tipOutside of the Philippines, students usually refer to these materials as 'study guides' or 'revision notes'.