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reviewing

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ɹivˈjuɪŋ// UK //ɹɪvjˈuːɪŋ// re·view·ing

v. to look at something again to see if it is correct or to learn it better. You do this when you check your work for mistakes or study for a test.

v. to examine or assess something formally with the possibility or intention of instituting change if necessary. Often used in academic or professional contexts to describe the act of critical evaluation or revision.


SIMPLE

I am reviewing my notes before the big exam tomorrow.

CONTEXTUAL

The committee is currently reviewing all the applications to select the best candidate for the job.

COMPLEX

After reviewing the quarterly financial data, the board decided to restructure the department to improve overall efficiency and reduce overhead costs.

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Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object; it is the present participle form of 'review' used in continuous tenses or as a gerund.

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