Synonyms for
Review
Definition
A formal assessment or examination of something with the intention of instituting change if necessary.
Synonyms & similar words
reassessment
revaluation
recapitulation
limitedreview
survey
recap
goover
revue
retrospect
reappraisal
followup
reexamination
refresh
critique
criticalreview
reexamine
lookback
brushup
inspection
reviewarticle
assessment
analysis
evaluation
examination
inspection
scrutiny
audit
checkup
critique
feedback
rating
recap
recapitulation
reconsideration
reexamination
reflection
report
retrospect
study
survey
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- review board
- review committee
- review process
- review meeting
- review article
- review paper
- review session
- review period
Word family
Usage note
As a noun, 'review' can refer to an act of reviewing or a published critique. As a verb, it means to examine or assess something again or for the first time.
Example sentences
- I need to review my notes before the test tomorrow.
- The teacher will review the lesson from yesterday.
- The restaurant received a positive review from the food critic.
- I asked my boss for some feedback on my project and she said she would review it.
- The committee will review the proposal and make a decision next week.
Quotes
Every artist writes his own autobiography. – Havelock Ellis
Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth. – Pablo Picasso
Art is the only way to run away without leaving home. – Twyla Tharp