B2 verb Formal

검토하다

/kʌmtʰoɦada/

To examine or review something carefully in order to make a decision or give an opinion. It involves looking over documents, plans, or evidence.

Examples

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1

법무팀에서 계약서를 검토할 예정입니다.

The legal team will review the contract.

2

기존의 연구 결과들을 재검토할 필요가 있다.

It is necessary to re-examine existing research results.

3

상사에게 보고하기 전에 보고서를 다시 한번 검토해 보세요.

Please review the report once more before reporting to your boss.

Word Family

Noun
검토
Verb
검토하다
Adverb
null
Adjective
null
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Memory Tip

Geom-to: 'Geom' (Inspect) + 'To' (Discussion). Inspecting for discussion.

Quick Quiz

새로운 정책을 시행하기 전에 타당성을 ___.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 검토해야 한다

Examples

1

법무팀에서 계약서를 검토할 예정입니다.

formal

The legal team will review the contract.

2

기존의 연구 결과들을 재검토할 필요가 있다.

academic

It is necessary to re-examine existing research results.

3

상사에게 보고하기 전에 보고서를 다시 한번 검토해 보세요.

business

Please review the report once more before reporting to your boss.

4

네가 쓴 편지 내가 한번 검토해 줄까?

informal

Shall I take a look at the letter you wrote?

5

여행 계획을 꼼꼼히 검토한 후에 예약을 마쳤다.

everyday

After carefully reviewing the travel plan, I finished the reservation.

Word Family

Noun
검토
Verb
검토하다
Adverb
null
Adjective
null

Common Collocations

꼼꼼히 검토하다 to review thoroughly
긍정적으로 검토하다 to consider positively
사안을 검토하다 to review an issue
재검토하다 to re-examine/review again
신중하게 검토하다 to review carefully

Common Phrases

검토 중이다

under review / in consideration

검토를 요청하다

to request a review

사전 검토

preliminary review

Often Confused With

검토하다 vs 고려하다

Goryeo-hada means to take something into account when thinking; Geom-to-hada is more active, like reading through a document to find errors or facts.

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Usage Notes

Frequently used in business and academic contexts when discussing the evaluation of ideas or papers.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse with 'gyeon-seok' (looking at a seat). Ensure 'geom' (examine) is used.

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Memory Tip

Geom-to: 'Geom' (Inspect) + 'To' (Discussion). Inspecting for discussion.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 檢討 (jiǎntǎo), meaning 'to inspect and discuss'.

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 검토하다 ~기에 앞서 검토하다

Quick Quiz

새로운 정책을 시행하기 전에 타당성을 ___.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 검토해야 한다

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