Reviewed
/rɪˈvjuːd/
Definitions
3 meaningsTo examine or assess (something) formally with the possibility or intention of instituting change if necessary.
/rɪˈvjuːd/
To examine or assess something formally with the possibility or intention of instituting change if necessary.
The editor reviewed the manuscript for errors.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're looking over your homework, but you're not just reading it; you're checking to see if it's good and if it could be better. You’re reviewing it! You’re making sure it makes sense and has all the right parts.
👶 For kids: To look at something again to see if it's okay or if it needs to be fixed.
More Examples
The board reviewed the budget proposal.
The team reviewed the project's progress.
How It's Used
"The professor reviewed the student's thesis."
"The committee reviewed the company's quarterly performance."
To write a critical appraisal of (a book, play, film, etc.) for publication.
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To write a critical appraisal of a book, play, film, etc. for publication.
The film was widely reviewed by film critics.
💡 Simply: Imagine you go to a restaurant and then write about your experience online. If you're writing about a movie you saw, you're reviewing it. You are sharing your opinion about something!
👶 For kids: To tell other people what you think about a book, movie, or show.
More Examples
She reviewed the restaurant's menu and service.
He reviewed the concert's performance.
How It's Used
"The critic reviewed the new novel in the newspaper."
"The movie was favorably reviewed by the critics."
To study again something previously studied.
/rɪˈvjuːd/
She reviewed her flashcards before the test.
💡 Simply: When you look at something again to help you remember it or to get ready for something like a test or presentation, you're reviewing it. It's like looking over your notes before a test.
👶 For kids: To look at something again to remember it better.
More Examples
The team reviewed the project requirements.
He reviewed his calendar to check his appointments.
How It's Used
"The students reviewed their notes before the exam."
"He reviewed his previous training sessions to improve his technique."
Synonyms
Analyze
Assess
Evaluate
Examine
Inspect
Critique
Recap
From Old French *revoir* ('to see again'), from Latin *re-* ('again') + *videre* ('to see').
The word 'review' and its inflections have been used since the 14th century to describe the act of examining something again.
Memory tip
Think of RE-VIEW (seeing again) to check and improve.
Practice
Word Origin
Root: videre