review (
http://definr.com/review)
n 1: a new appraisal or evaluation [syn:
reappraisal,
revaluation,
reassessment]
2: an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of
a book or play) [syn:
critique,
critical review, {review
article}]
3: a second (or subsequent) examination [syn:
follow-up,
reexamination]
4: (accounting) an accounting service (less exhaustive than an
audit) that provides some assurance to interested parties
as to the reliability of financial data [syn: {limited
review}]
5: a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing
and comedians [syn:
revue]
6: a periodical that publishes critical essays on current
affairs or literature or art
7: a summary that repeats the substance of a longer discussion
[syn:
recapitulation,
recap]
8: (law) a judicial reexamination of the proceedings of a court
(especially by an appellate court)
9: practice intended to polish performance or refresh the
memory [syn:
brushup]
10: a formal or official examination; "the platoon stood ready
for inspection" [syn:
inspection]
v 1: look at again; examine again [syn:
reexamine]
2: appraise critically; "She reviews books for the New York
Times"; "Please critique this performance" [syn:
critique]
3: hold a review (of troops) [syn:
go over,
survey]
4: refresh one's memory [syn:
brush up,
refresh]
5: look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events, etc.);
remember; "she reviewed her achievements with pride" [syn:
look back,
retrospect]
6: study anew, as for a test