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

  • (..) However, if you didn't have access to the system before, I doubt chief Buffalo Butt is gonna let you into it now. No. But I have a friend at City Hall who might. Sir, if we could just review these very important... Sir! Oh, I'm so sorry. Okay! I heard you, Bellwether, just take care if it! (..)
    2016 Zootopia
  • (..) We're already been in it forever. Which... actually was really lucky. Because that gave us plenty of time to think about what our new house is going to look like. What? Let's review the top daydreams. - Woo, that looks safe. - That looks nice. Oh. This will be great for Riley. (..)
    2015 Inside Out
  • (..) we called you here... It is lovely weather we are having. I hope the weather continues. The area is secure. Oh, thank you. Clouseau, I have reviewed your records, and it is clear to me... ...that a man of your talent merits greater responsibility... ...than you have had up to this point. (..)
    1976 The Pink Panther Strikes Again