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Definition review in British English

review verb

verb
/rɪˈvjuː/
1

to study or examine a situation, policy, or idea again in order to decide whether it is suitable or satisfactory

Example

The progress of each child must be regularly reviewed.

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slice and dice study check
1.1

to examine all the information that is relevant to a situation or subject

Example

After reviewing the evidence, the grand jury decided to discuss the case.

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slice and dice study check
1.2

to examine a piece of writing in order to find and correct mistakes

Example

Don't forget to review your work.

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slice and dice study check
2

to write an article giving your opinion of a play, book, art exhibition etc

Example

The paper's music critic reviewed the production and was overwhelmed by its beauty.

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express comment speak out
3

if an important person reviews a group of soldiers, sailors etc, they officially visit them during a ceremony

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address be upstanding chair
4

if a doctor reviews someone, the doctor sees the person again in order to check what progress they have made

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admit bedside manner be on call
5

to revise for an examination

Synonyms and related words
study learn train
Definition review in British English