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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

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The Stormers were convinced they had grounded the ball late in the match, but referee Christophe Ridley's 'no try' decision was upheld after a review.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

If you’re a naturalized citizen, your citizenship is subject to review.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

An IMF delegation is currently in Sri Lanka to review its four-year $2.9 billion bailout loan before releasing a $700 million instalment.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

After graduating, she expanded the assignment into a full review comparing deep-sea vents and impact-generated systems.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Colin removes the sandwiches from his rucksack and we review our findings.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.