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review

review

16 1.5
A period of study to go over material before a test
  • noun
  • /rɪˈvjuː/
: repaso
  • Before the exam, we will have a thorough review of all the key concepts.
  • a quick review
  • a brief review
  • review and revision

This is our last quiz review for the term Quiz three.

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Examples

  • Again, we see that this functions almost as a review of themes of our course.

  • Tonight's class will begin with a review of the lindy hop.

  • OK, so we just start on this review session.

  • I will do a little quick review of what memory I have left.

  • So can we improve the academic review process through feedback?

  • We'll do a quick review of chapters one and two before we get started.

  • Such videos can be used during the teaching, review, and assessment portions of a PE unit.

    Academic text (2013)
  • The process includes four distinct steps: self-assessment, review, action planning, and implementation and monitoring.

    Academic text (2012)
  • The faculty is completing mid-year reviews.

  • Warm-Up: Throughout the unit, lessons begin with a 5-minute review of one or more essential words.

    Academic text (2015)

Synonyms

brushup
vsreview
  • Informal
1 4.7

A short time of study or practice to improve skills

is about going over previously studied material to refresh knowledge

Compounds

to peer review
  • Specialized
63 4.2

To have other experts in the same field check a colleague's work for quality

rave review
  • Literature
19 3.3

A very positive written or spoken opinion about something such as a play

16 3.7

A meeting where a manager talks with an employee about how well they do their job

book review
  • Literature
12 2.6

An article that describes a recently published book and says if it is good

8 3.9

An article that gives a short summary and opinion of other people's work like books or research

8 6.9

A court's power to decide if laws or government actions follow the constitution

review copy
  • Jargon
4 3.9

A free copy of a new book sent to someone who will read and write about it

one-star review
  • Texting
4 2.8

A comment that gives the lowest rating, usually one star

A very positive rating that says a product or service is top quality

An article that says if a book, play, or film is good and explains why

A very harsh opinion that says a book, play or film is bad

security review
  • Specialized
2 4.0

A careful check of a computer system, code, or design that finds security problems and suggests fixes

A review written by someone who does not give their name

1 4.2

A long article that summarises research on a topic and judges its quality

An article that explains and judges a book or poem

analytical review
  • Specialized
1 6.7

A check of financial numbers to find unusual changes or mistakes

1 4.9

A check of emails and documents that stops secret information reaching people who must not see it

limited review
  • Specialized
1 6.5

A check of company accounts that is less complete than an audit, giving some confidence they are correct

1 9.9

A court action asking the same court to change or reverse its previous decision

A careful, detailed check of a document or record to find small errors

A Canadian independent group that checks the security service to make sure it follows the law and protects people's rights

How Thorough

revision
85 2.9
to cram
26 3.9
review
16 1.5
skimming
1 2.9

Surface Forms

review singular
reviews plural

Morphology

review = review (transparent) = re + view

Using the verb as a noun meaning the act of reviewing is a standard and easily understandable conversion.

Etymology

Review comes from the French parts re- ('again') and voir ('to see'), like the English view. So when you do a study review you are 'looking again' at your notes to remember them better.