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Review

🇬🇧 UK /["/rɪˈvjuː/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/rɪˈvjuː/"]/

Meaning of Review

a report in a newspaper or magazine, or on the internet, television or radio, in which somebody gives their opinion of a book, play, film, product, etc.; the act of writing this kind of report

In simple words: To look at something again to check or evaluate it.

Review in a sentence

• I wrote a review of the new restaurant that just opened.
• The teacher asked us to review the lesson before the test.
• Her book review was published in the local newspaper.
• We need to review our plans for the upcoming project.
• The movie got a great review from the critics.

How to use Review

Use 'review' in both formal and informal contexts, like schoolwork or feedback on a product. Avoid using it in casual conversation unless discussing specific topics.

Grammar pattern

review + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'view' in a car-rearview mirror, where you check what's behind.

Related words

Collocations with Review

• enthusiastic
• excellent
• favourable/​favorable
• do
• write
• give something
• appear
• copy
• article
• do
• class
• session
• materials
• review for
• careful
• complete
• comprehensive
• ask for
• call for
• seek
• take place
• cover something
• deal with something
• board
• body
• committee
• under review
• up for review
• review by

Synonyms for Review

• evaluate
• assess
• analyze
• inspect
• appraise

Opposites of Review

• ignore
• overlook

Common mistakes with Review

• Using 'review' as a noun and verb without context (needs clear subject or object).
• Confusing 'review' with 'revise' (review is for checking, revise is for changing).
• Saying 'make a review' instead of 'write a review.'

Frequently asked questions about Review

What does Review mean?

To look at something again to check or evaluate it.

What is the definition of Review?

a report in a newspaper or magazine, or on the internet, television or radio, in which somebody gives their opinion of a book, play, film, product, etc.; the act of writing this kind of report

How do you use Review in a sentence?

I wrote a review of the new restaurant that just opened.

Can you give another example of Review?

The teacher asked us to review the lesson before the test.

What are synonyms for Review?

Common alternatives include evaluate, assess, analyze, inspect, appraise.

What is the opposite of Review?

Opposite meanings include ignore, overlook.

What words go with Review?

It commonly pairs with enthusiastic, excellent, favourable/​favorable, do, write, give something, appear, copy, article, do, class, session, materials, review for, careful, complete, comprehensive, ask for, call for, seek, take place, cover something, deal with something, board, body, committee, under review, up for review, review by.

What are common mistakes when using Review?

Using 'review' as a noun and verb without context (needs clear subject or object). Confusing 'review' with 'revise' (review is for checking, revise is for changing). Saying 'make a review' instead of 'write a review.'

How do you pronounce Review?

US: /["/rɪˈvjuː/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈvjuː/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Review?

Use 'review' in both formal and informal contexts, like schoolwork or feedback on a product. Avoid using it in casual conversation unless discussing specific topics.

What CEFR level is Review?

"Review" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.