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review

|re/view|

B2

/rɪˈvjuː/

examine again

Etymology
Etymology Information

'review' originates from the Latin word 'revidere,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'videre' meant 'to see.'

Historical Evolution

'revidere' transformed into the Old French word 'revisiter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'review' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to see again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to assess or examine.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a formal assessment or examination of something with the possibility or intention of instituting change if necessary.

The company conducted a review of its safety procedures.

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Verb 1

to examine or assess something formally with the possibility of instituting change if necessary.

The committee will review the proposal next week.

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