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constantly-reviewed

|con-stant-ly-re-viewed|

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/ˈkɑnstəntli rɪˈvjuːd/

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/ˈkɒnstəntli rɪˈvjuːd/

under continual review; regularly reassessed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'constantly-reviewed' originates from English compounding: the adverb 'constantly' (from Latin 'constare,' “to stand together; be firm; constant”) + the past participle 'reviewed' of 'review' (from Old French 'reveu/reveue' and ultimately Latin 'videre,' “to see,” via 're-' “again” + 'view' < Old French 'veue').

Historical Evolution

'review' entered English via Middle French 'revue'/Old French 'reveu' (“a viewing again; inspection”). The modern compound adjective 'constantly-reviewed' arose in contemporary English by combining the adverb with the participial adjective 'reviewed,' especially in formal and technical registers.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'review' meant “to see again; to inspect.” In modern usage, 'constantly-reviewed' emphasizes the ongoing, repeated nature of that inspection or evaluation.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

subject to ongoing evaluation on a continual basis; regularly reassessed.

Our safety procedures are part of a constantly-reviewed system to ensure compliance.

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Last updated: 2025/08/12 03:18