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to review

to review

106 1.8
To study something again to remember it better
  • verb
  • /rɪˈvjuː/
translation icon : repasar
  • Before the final exam, I always take the time to review all my notes and study materials.
  • review notes
  • review the material
  • begin by reviewing

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Examples

  • Participants were given the opportunity to review their interview transcript and identify any discrepancies or errors.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Review your protocols for table setting and wine service.

  • And so let me just review where we were.

  • I actually decided a couple weeks ago not to review the Apple Watch yet.

  • I just want you to review the day and review those things.

  • You students just review what we went over yesterday.

  • So let's review one last time.

  • You now have one hour to review the evidence and highlights of this trial.

  • The students also attributed their academic success to preparing and reviewing the class materials and making mind maps.

    Academic text (2015)
  • To become intimately familiar with the research, we began by reading and reviewing each study multiple times.

    Academic text (2012)

Synonyms

to revisit
vsto review
72 3.7

To return to an idea or topic to think about it again

is aimed specifically at refreshing factual memory for exams
to refresh
vsto review
50 2.8

Help someone or yourself remember something forgotten

focuses more on extended study to relearn material fully
to reread
vsto review
46 1.0

To read something again to understand or enjoy it better

aims specifically to refresh memory rather than for pleasure
to run through
vsto review
25 3.4

Practice something to check for mistakes

emphasizes studying to refresh memory rather than rehearsal or practice
to refresh memory
vsto review
24 3.4

To help someone remember things they learned before

is broader study to regain understanding not only cue recall
to brush up
vsto review
22 3.7

Refresh your knowledge or skill by practising and reviewing

is more about subject study for memory before important events
to brush up on
vsto review
19 3.5

Review and improve what you know about something you have not used for a while

is narrower, focusing on short-term exam preparation and memory refresh
to reexamine
vsto review
19 3.7

To look at something again to make a new decision

is used for quick memory refresh rather than deep rethinking
to restudy
vsto review
3.1

To go over something again to understand or remember it

focuses on refreshing memory in preparation for an important exam
to repass
vsto review
7.2

Read notes or papers again to find mistakes

is used for a fuller study rather than quick note checking
to prestudy
vsto review
5.3

To learn about a topic before a class or task

focuses on refreshing memory often shortly before an event

Antonyms

256 3.8

Fail to care for someone or something you should look after

Compounds

to peer review
  • Specialized
43 4.2

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

rave review
  • Literature
15 3.3

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

book review
  • Literature
14 2.6

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

14 3.7

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

7 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

3 3.9

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

one-star review
  • Texting
2 2.8

A comment that gives the lowest rating, usually one star

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

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

1 4.2

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

A review written by someone who does not give their name

An article that explains and judges a book or poem

1 4.9

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

9.9

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

analytical review
  • Specialized
6.7

A check of financial numbers to find unusual changes or mistakes

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

limited review
  • Specialized
6.5

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

security review
  • Specialized
4.0

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

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

How Thorough

to pore over
28 5.5
study
353 1.1
to review
106 1.8
to cram
15 3.9
to skim
1 2.7

Surface Forms

review infinitive
reviewed past
reviewed past participle
reviewing present participle
reviews third person singular

Morphology

review = view (transparent) = re + view

This sense is a straightforward case of 'view again' or 'go over again', which matches the study-again meaning closely.

Etymology

Review comes from the French parts re- ('again') and voir ('to see'), like the English view. So to review for an exam means to 'look again' at material to refresh your memory.