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reviews

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ɹəvˈjuz// UK //ɹɪvjˈuːz// re·views

n. written or spoken opinions about something like a movie, book, or restaurant. They help you decide if something is worth your time or money.

n. critical evaluations or assessments of a product, service, or creative work, typically published for public consumption. Often used to describe the collective reception of a work by critics or consumers.


SIMPLE

The new restaurant received excellent reviews from local food critics.

CONTEXTUAL

I always check the online reviews before I book a hotel in a city I have never visited.

COMPLEX

While the film garnered mixed reviews from professional critics, it proved to be a massive commercial success among general audiences who appreciated its visual spectacle over its narrative depth.

Synonyms
Usage

Frequently used in the plural when referring to the general public or critical consensus.

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