review

/ɹˌivjˈu/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

a new appraisal or evaluation
an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment
(accounting) a service (less exhaustive than an audit) that provides some assurance to interested parties as to the reliability of financial data
a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians
a periodical that publishes critical essays on current affairs or literature or art
a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion
(law) a judicial reexamination of the proceedings of a court (especially by an appellate court)
practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory
a formal or official examination
“the platoon stood ready for review”

verb

look at again; examine again
“let's review your situation”
appraise critically
“She reviews books for the New York Times”
hold a review (of troops)
refresh one's memory
“I reviewed the material before the test”
look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember
“she reviewed her achievements with pride”

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