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reviewal

reviewal

6.1
Looking at something again to check it
  • noun
  • /rɪˈvjuːəl/
translation icon : reexaminación
  • The policy will undergo a thorough reviewal before any changes are made.

Examples

  • Annual reviewal of safety procedures helps prevent workplace accidents.

  • She submitted her project for reviewal by the committee.

  • After the reviewal of the application, the committee requested more information.

  • The reviewal process took longer than expected.

  • The policy will undergo a thorough reviewal before any changes are made.

  • Annual reviewal of safety procedures helps prevent workplace accidents.

  • After the reviewal of the application, the committee requested more information.

Synonyms

reassessment
vsreviewal
9 4.1

A new check to see if something is still right after time or change

is a general act of looking again rather than a context driven judgment
reevaluation
vsreviewal
4 4.8

The act of looking again at something to decide how important it is

is the general act of examining again not focused only on value
reappraisal
vsreviewal
2 6.2

Looking at something again to judge its importance or quality

is a broader repeat look rather than one stressing new perspective
reexamination
vsreviewal
1 3.9

A second check of something to find mistakes or missing details

is the general act of examining or assessing something again
reinspection
vsreviewal
  • Specialized
1 4.2

A second check of a place or thing to make sure it meets standards

is a general repeated look not limited to checking standards
reverification
vsreviewal
7.2

A repeated check to make sure it is correct

is a broader examination rather than narrowly confirming correctness
resurvey
vsreviewal
6.8

A new study done to check or update earlier results

is a general repeat look not necessarily using study methods
revisitation
vsreviewal
7.7

A formal review of a decision or case, often in law

is the general act of examining again rather than formal legal reconsideration

How Thorough

audit
69 4.4
inspection
  • Formal
356 2.5
reviewal
6.1
to check
1.0

Surface Forms

reviewal singular
reviewals plural

Morphology

reviewal = review (transparent) = review + al

Derived from the verb 'review' with '-al' forming a noun denoting the action or process; learners who know 'review' will likely infer this meaning.

Etymology

Reviewal comes from the parts re- 'again' and view 'see', so it literally means 'looking again'. That's why a reviewal can mean the act of examining or checking something once more, for example a policy or application.