Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

review

[ri-vyoo] / rɪˈvyu /
NOUN
examination, study
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analysis audit check inspection report revision scrutiny survey
STRONG
checkup drill file once-over parade procession reassessment recapitulation reconsideration reflection rethink retrospect scan view
WEAK
another look fresh look march-past second look second thought
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance neglect
NOUN
critique; summary
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analysis appraisal article assessment column comment commentary criticism discussion essay evaluation inspection investigation judgment notice revision study
STRONG
abstract blurb canvass discourse dissertation exposition journal magazine mention monograph organ outline pan periodical recapitulation redraft synopsis theme thesis treatise
WEAK
book review reviewal write-up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance neglect quiet silence
VERB
go over again
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analyze reassess reconsider reevaluate reexamine revise
STRONG
debrief recall recap recapitulate recollect rehash remember rethink revisit
WEAK
brush up call to mind check out check thoroughly go over hash over look at again look back on polish up reflect on run over run through run up flagpole summon up take another look think over
Antonyms
STRONG
forget
WEAK
approve ignore neglect praise
VERB
criticize, scrutinize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assess discuss evaluate examine inspect revise study
STRONG
correct judge knock pan rave rip slam trash weigh zap
WEAK
bad-mouth give one's opinion put down read through reedit skin alive swipe at take down write a critique
Antonyms
STRONGEST
forget ignore neglect
STRONG
praise
WEAK
approve

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Two congressmen who played a prominent role in pushing for the Epstein law - Democrat Ro Khanna and Republican Thomas Massie - had been pushing for the inspector general's independent review.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

As of today, all 50 states rely on the council’s accreditation work, including Texas and Florida following their review of law school accreditation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Welcome again to Cartoon Corner, a semi-regular feature of this space where we review cartoons.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

A systematic review of 25 studies published this year in the American Journal of Medicine found that prior-authorization delays were associated not just with hospitalizations but with lower rates of disease-free survival.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Mr. Stoker starts class with a review of the homework.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty

Vocabulary lists containing review

The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 1

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List

Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!

The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 1

Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!