review
Translation
to examine or assess formally, to study material again, to write a critical appraisal of, to look back on
Examples
We need to review our safety procedures.
We need to review our safety procedures.
I'll review my notes before the exam.
I'll review my notes before the exam.
She reviews new books for the newspaper.
She reviews new books for the newspaper.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to examine or assess (sth.) formally. We need to review our safety procedures.
((sth.)) to study (sth.) again. I'll review my notes before the exam.
((sth.)) to write a critical appraisal of (sth.). She reviews new books for the newspaper.
Similar Words
Synonyms: examine, assess, study, critique; Antonyms: ignore, neglect
Etymology
From 're-' (again) + 'view' (to see). It means 'to see again'.
Memory Tips
'Re-view' means to 'view again', to look at something a second time, carefully.