review
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5.1
- noun
- /rɪˈvjuː/
- Archaic
- Besides, it's the American way, as an honest review of American history will show.
Examples
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Thus, this review of the literature draws on research conducted with both human and animal populations.
Academic text (1993) -
There were some positive reviews, a bunch of mixed reviews, and a few that were largely negative.
Blog text (4) -
We dive deep into the issues and deliver a comprehensive review of this new device.
Blog text (12) -
But with that said, we actually have a review unit coming in of an all AMD entry level gaming rig from Dell.
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Join us for a vibrant musical review featuring talented performers, lively sketches, and classic songs.
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The annual talent review showcased a variety of dance routines and comedic acts that delighted the audience.
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The community center is hosting a theatrical review filled with sketches that reflect current events and social issues.
Synonyms
21
9.5
A live show with many short acts like songs and comedy
19
4.8
An entertainment show with many different acts like songs and comedy
16
8.6
A stage show of short songs, dances and comedy sketches that often makes fun of current events
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3.4
A show made of different short acts like songs, dances, and jokes
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9.5
Musical shows that have many dancers, large fancy sets, and bright expensive costumes
A light, funny show on a British seaside pier with songs and jokes
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
63
4.2
To have other experts in the same field check a colleague's work for quality
- Literature
19
3.3
A very positive written or spoken opinion about something such as a play
- Formal
16
3.7
A meeting where a manager talks with an employee about how well they do their job
- Literature
12
2.6
An article that describes a recently published book and says if it is good
- Formal
8
3.9
An article that gives a short summary and opinion of other people's work like books or research
- Formal
8
6.9
A court's power to decide if laws or government actions follow the constitution
- Specialized
2
4.0
A careful check of a computer system, code, or design that finds security problems and suggests fixes
- Formal
1
4.2
A long article that summarises research on a topic and judges its quality
- Specialized
1
6.7
A check of financial numbers to find unusual changes or mistakes
- Jargon
1
4.9
A check of emails and documents that stops secret information reaching people who must not see it
- Specialized
1
6.5
A check of company accounts that is less complete than an audit, giving some confidence they are correct
- Formal
1
9.9
A court action asking the same court to change or reverse its previous decision
A Canadian independent group that checks the security service to make sure it follows the law and protects people's rights
How Elaborate
- Archaic
3
5.1
12
3.4
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Review (from French revue, a form of the same idea) means 'a look back' or 'a showing again'. So a theatrical review is a show that 'looks over' many short acts, songs, and sketches for the audience.