BRUSHUPS Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word brushups. (close relations)
Definition of BRUSHUPS
Best Alternative Words for BRUSHUPS
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| review | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a new appraisal or evaluation • an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play) • a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment • (accounting) a service (less exhaustive than an audit) that provides some assurance to interested parties as to the reliability of financial data • a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians • a periodical that publishes critical essays on current affairs or literature or art • a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion • (law) a judicial reexamination of the proceedings of a court (especially by an appellate court) • practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory • a formal or official examination verb • look at again; examine again • appraise critically • hold a review (of troops) • refresh one's memory • look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember | ||||||||
| drill | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows) • similar to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored • systematic training by multiple repetitions • (military) the training of soldiers to march (as in ceremonial parades) or to perform the manual of arms verb • make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool • train in the military, e.g., in the use of weapons • learn by repetition • teach by repetition • undergo military training or do military exercises | ||||||||
| practice | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a customary way of operation or behavior • systematic training by multiple repetitions • translating an idea into action • the exercise of a profession • knowledge of how something is usually done verb • carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions • learn by repetition • engage in a rehearsal (of) • avail oneself to • engage in or perform | ||||||||
| recap | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a used automobile tire that has been remolded to give it new treads • a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion verb • summarize briefly | ||||||||
| refresher | nounn | |||||||
noun • a fee (in addition to that marked on the brief) paid to counsel in a case that lasts more than one day • a drink that refreshes • a course that reviews and updates a topic for those who have not kept abreast of developments | ||||||||
| refreshment | nounn | |||||||
noun • snacks and drinks served as a light meal • activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation | ||||||||
| rehearse | verbv | |||||||
verb • engage in a rehearsal (of) | ||||||||
| revision | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification) • the act of rewriting something • something that has been written again | ||||||||
