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Review

UK /["/rɪˈvjuː/"]/US /["/rɪˈvjuː/"]/

Definition

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.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • 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

  • evaluate
  • assess
  • analyze
  • inspect
  • appraise

Antonyms

  • ignore
  • overlook

Common mistakes

  • 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.'