review

adj : contemplative of things past; "a retrospective review of an

artist's work" [syn: {review(a)}]

n 1: a new appraisal or evaluation [syn: {reappraisal}, {revaluation},

{reassessment}]

2: an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of

a book or play) [syn: {critique}, {critical review}, {review

article}]

3: a second (or subsequent) examination [syn: {follow-up}, {reexamination}]

4: (accounting) an accounting service (less exhaustive than an

audit) that provides some assurance to interested parties

as to the reliability of financial data [syn: {limited

review}]

5: a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing

and comedians [syn: {revue}]

6: a periodical that publishes critical essays on current

affairs or literature or art

7: a summary that repeats the substance of a longer discussion

[syn: {recapitulation}, {recap}]

8: (law) a judicial reexamination of the proceedings of a court

(especially by an appellate court)

9: practice intended to polish performance or refresh the

memory [syn: {brushup}]

10: a formal or official examination; "the platoon stood ready

for inspection" [syn: {inspection}]

v 1: look at again; examine again [syn: {reexamine}]

2: appraise critically; "She reviews books for the New York

Times"; "Please critique this performance" [syn: {critique}]

3: hold a review (of troops) [syn: {go over}, {survey}]

4: refresh one's memory [syn: {brush up}, {refresh}]

5: look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events, etc.);

remember; "she reviewed her achievements with pride" [syn:

{look back}, {retrospect}]

6: study anew, as for a test