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REVIEW

(noun, verb)

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There are 15 meanings of the word Review.

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Review - as a noun

A new appraisal or evaluation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reappraisalreassessmentrevaluation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appraisalassessment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
critical reviewcritiquereview article
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
criticismliterary criticism
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
follow-upfollowupreexamination

(accounting) a service (less exhaustive than an audit) that provides some assurance to interested parties as to the reliability of financial data

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
limited review
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accountingaccounting systemmethod of accounting
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
varietyvariety show
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A periodical that publishes critical essays on current affairs or literature or art

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
periodical
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recaprecapitulation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
capitulation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(law) a judicial reexamination of the proceedings of a court (especially by an appellate court)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
legal proceedingproceedingproceedings
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brushup
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
drillexercisepracticepractice sessionrecitation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A formal or official examination

Example: "The platoon stood ready for review"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inspection
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
examinationscrutiny
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Review - as a verb

Look at again; examine again

Example: "Let's review your situation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reexamine

Appraise critically

Example: "She reviews books for the new york times"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
critique
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evaluatejudgepass judgment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hold a review (of troops)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go oversurvey

Refresh one's memory

Example: "I reviewed the material before the test"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brush uprefresh

Look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember

Example: "She reviewed her achievements with pride"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
look backretrospect

Example Sentences

"I need to write a review of this book for my English class."
"The movie received mixed reviews from critics."
"The restaurant has mostly positive online reviews."
"I read a review of the new video game in a gaming magazine."
"The company launched an internal review to investigate the issue."
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Word Game Points

Is REVIEW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, review is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REVIEW has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is REVIEW a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, review is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REVIEW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is REVIEW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, review is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REVIEW has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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