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Word

reviewing

Phoneticsre·view·ing

US/ɹivˈjuɪŋ/

UK/ɹɪvjˈuːɪŋ/

Definitions

01studying or checking

B1

v. looking over information again to learn it or to find errors.

v. the act of re-examining material for the purpose of memorization, correction, or quality control.

“She spent the whole evening reviewing her notes before the big exam.”

“The legal team is currently reviewing the contract to ensure that no clauses expose the firm to unnecessary liability.”

Usage

Often used with a direct object representing the material being studied.

02giving a critical opinion

B2

v. writing or speaking about the quality of a book, film, or product.

v. the process of evaluating a creative work or service for public consumption or professional assessment.

“He makes a living reviewing new video games on his YouTube channel.”

“The critic was tasked with reviewing the restaurant's new seasonal menu, focusing specifically on the balance of flavours in the seafood dishes.”

03the act of thinking back

C1

n. the act of thinking about past events or ideas again.

n. a mental re-evaluation or retrospective consideration of past actions or thoughts.

“A quiet reviewing of the day's events helped him feel more relaxed.”

“The CEO suggested a thorough reviewing of our previous strategy before we commit to the new expansion plan.”

Formal

Usage

Usually functions as a gerund noun, often preceded by an adjective or followed by 'of'.

Synonyms

reconsiderationretrospection

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