A1 noun Neutral #4,233 most common

review

/rɪˈvjuː/

A review is the act of looking at or studying something again to remember it or check it. It is also a written report where someone gives their opinion about a book, movie, or product.

Examples

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1

I read a review of the new restaurant before going there.

I read a report with an opinion about the new restaurant before going there.

2

The committee will conduct a formal review of the project next month.

The committee will do a formal check of the project next month.

3

That movie got a really bad review from my favorite blogger.

That movie got a very poor opinion from my favorite blogger.

Word Family

Noun
review
Verb
review
Adjective
reviewable
Related
reviewer
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Memory Tip

Think of RE-VIEW: 'Re' means again, and 'view' means look. To review is to look again.

Quick Quiz

The teacher said we will do a _____ of the lesson before the big test tomorrow.

Correct!

The correct answer is: review

Examples

1

I read a review of the new restaurant before going there.

everyday

I read a report with an opinion about the new restaurant before going there.

2

The committee will conduct a formal review of the project next month.

formal

The committee will do a formal check of the project next month.

3

That movie got a really bad review from my favorite blogger.

informal

That movie got a very poor opinion from my favorite blogger.

4

The teacher scheduled a review of the first chapter before the exam.

academic

The teacher scheduled a study session of the first chapter before the exam.

5

Every employee receives an annual performance review in December.

business

Every employee receives a yearly work evaluation in December.

Word Family

Noun
review
Verb
review
Adjective
reviewable
Related
reviewer

Common Collocations

book review an opinion piece about a book
peer review evaluation of work by people in the same field
mixed reviews some good and some bad opinions
positive review a good opinion or report
under review currently being checked or considered

Common Phrases

get a bad review

to receive a negative opinion

write a review

to write your opinion about something

judicial review

a court's check on a law or action

Often Confused With

review vs preview

A preview is looking at something before it starts, while a review is looking at it after it is finished.

review vs revision

Revision usually means changing something to improve it, while review often means just looking at it again.

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Usage Notes

Use 'review' as a noun to talk about a study session for a test or a written opinion about something like a movie or book.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'revision' when they want to talk about a movie 'review'. Remember: opinion = review; studying again = review/revision.

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Memory Tip

Think of RE-VIEW: 'Re' means again, and 'view' means look. To review is to look again.

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Word Origin

From the Middle French word 'reveue', based on 'revoir' meaning 'to see again'.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun: reviews (plural) Often used with the verbs 'do', 'write', or 'give' Followed by the preposition 'of' (e.g., a review of the book)
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Cultural Context

In American schools, a 'review session' is a specific class time dedicated to going over material before a final exam.

Quick Quiz

The teacher said we will do a _____ of the lesson before the big test tomorrow.

Correct!

The correct answer is: review

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