review
• noun 1 a formal assessment of something with the intention of instituting change if necessary. 2 a critical appraisal of a book, play, or other work. 3 a retrospective survey or report. 4 a ceremonial display and formal inspection of military or naval forces. • verb 1 carry out or write a review of. 2 view or inspect again. — DERIVATIVES reviewable adjective reviewer noun. — ORIGIN obsolete French reveue, from revoir ‘see again’.
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