to review
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2.6
- verb
- /rɪˈvjuː/
- Formal
- The committee will review the findings to ensure all details are accurate.
- review the data
- review medical records
- review studies
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- So nothing was reviewed, no films, no books.
- So you, you report, you review the scoreboard and you plan.
- Leaders will then meet on Monday to review what was put together.
- All should be reviewed for all of you and cubed.
- And those will actually get reviewed and read.
Examples
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We're going to review the switch spots with Brian.
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I think we could all use a little more time to review the document.
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You guys asked me again to review this, so here I am.
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Leaders will then meet on Monday to review what was put together.
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Well, I also reviewed all the test results.
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In addition, monthly meetings were held to review progress and to review assessment procedures.
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Our policies are reviewed annually.
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Once scheduled, a Bridge credit strategist will contact you to review your report with you.
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We need to review and debrief for any other potential incidents.
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Shouldn't we review safety guidelines?
Synonyms
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2.5
To check something carefully, like papers or work
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3.2
To judge how good or useful something is
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2.5
To look at something carefully to check if it works or is safe
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3.2
To look at something to make sure it is correct and works well
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3.3
To look at something carefully to see what it is like
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3.7
To return to an idea or topic to think about it again
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6.2
To look at something very carefully to check for mistakes
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4.2
To have other experts in the same field check a colleague's work for quality
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6.7
To give an opinion about a work such as a book or film to show its good and bad points
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5.0
To think about a decision again to see if it should change
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3.7
Think about something again to decide if it should change
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2.7
To check something again to make sure it is correct
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3.7
To look at something again to make a new decision
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7.4
To look quickly to check if something is okay
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4.4
To carefully check and change writing or plans for mistakes
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5.3
To consider something again before deciding
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4.4
To examine something again using new information to check for mistakes
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6.1
To ask a witness more questions after the other side finishes questioning them
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3.4
To look at something again to check for problems or changes
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6.0
Talk about something again in detail
Read notes or papers again to find mistakes
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
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4.2
To have other experts in the same field check a colleague's work for quality
- Literature
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3.3
A very positive written or spoken opinion about something such as a play
- Formal
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3.7
A meeting where a manager talks with an employee about how well they do their job
- Literature
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2.6
An article that describes a recently published book and says if it is good
- Formal
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3.9
An article that gives a short summary and opinion of other people's work like books or research
- Formal
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6.9
A court's power to decide if laws or government actions follow the constitution
- Specialized
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4.0
A careful check of a computer system, code, or design that finds security problems and suggests fixes
- Formal
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4.2
A long article that summarises research on a topic and judges its quality
- Specialized
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6.7
A check of financial numbers to find unusual changes or mistakes
- Jargon
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4.9
A check of emails and documents that stops secret information reaching people who must not see it
- Specialized
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6.5
A check of company accounts that is less complete than an audit, giving some confidence they are correct
- Formal
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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 Thorough
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Review comes from the French parts re- ('again') and voir ('to see'), similar to English view. So to review something is to 'see it again' to check details, make changes, or form an opinion.