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review

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review in WordNet English dictionary

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