Noun
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a formal or official examination
"the platoon stood ready for review"
"we had to wait for the inspection before we could use the elevator"
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practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory
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(law) a judicial reexamination of the proceedings of a court (especially by an appellate court)
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a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion
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a periodical that publishes critical essays on current affairs or literature or art
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a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians
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(accounting) a service (less exhaustive than an audit) that provides some assurance to interested parties as to the reliability of financial data
- limited review -
a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment
- follow up -
an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
- critical review - review article -
a new appraisal or evaluation
Verb
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look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events)
remember
"she reviewed her achievements with pride"
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refresh one's memory
"I reviewed the material before the test"
- brush up -
hold a review (of troops)
- go over -
appraise critically
"She reviews books for the New York Times"
"Please critique this performance"
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look at again
examine again
"let's review your situation"