review

Definition

  • noun: an act of carefully looking at or examining the quality or condition of something or someone
  • noun: a formal military inspection
  • verb: to look at or examine (something) carefully especially before making a decision or judgment
  • verb: to view or see again
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: grand guignol, passion play, tom show

Examples

  • Copies of the book were sent to critics 'for review'. = 'Review copies' of the book were sent to critics. [=copies of the book were sent to critics so that they could read it and then write reviews about it]

  • I was disappointed with my 'salary/pay review'. [=a review of an employee's work and performance by an employer to decide by how much his or her pay or salary should be increased]

  • The decision is 'subject to review' by a higher authority. [=the decision might be studied and then changed by someone who has more power]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) an elective valve, no big deal. It is unprofessional, and it embarrasses me in front of my staff. I saw the chart on Balford. I'm on the committee. It's on review. - It wasn't your fault. - I know. Then what's the problem? I don't know. You put up a terrific fight. (..)
    1998 City of Angels