re·view
/rəˈvyo͞o/
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noun
1.
a formal assessment or examination of something with the possibility or intention of instituting change if necessary.
"a comprehensive review of defense policy"
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analysis
evaluation
assessment
appraisal
examination
investigation
scrutiny
inquiry
exploration
probe
inspection
study
audit
anatomization
2.
a critical appraisal of a book, play, movie, exhibition, etc., published in a newspaper or magazine.
"she released her debut solo album to rave reviews"
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criticism
critique
write-up
notice
assessment
evaluation
judgment
rating
commentary
piece
article
column
crit
verb
1.
examine or assess (something) formally with the possibility or intention of instituting change if necessary.
"the company's safety procedures are being reviewed"
2.
write a critical appraisal of (a book, play, movie, etc.) for publication in a newspaper or magazine.
"I reviewed his first novel"
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judge
weigh up
rate
write up
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