n.
- a formal assessment of something with the intention of instituting change if necessary.
▸Law a reconsideration of a judgement or sentence by a higher court or authority.
- a critical appraisal of a book, play, or other work.
▸a periodical with critical articles on current events and the arts.
▸a retrospective survey or report.
- a ceremonial display and formal inspection of military or naval forces.
- a facility for playing a tape recording during a fast wind.
v.
- carry out or write a review of.
- inspect again.
Derivative
- reviewable adj.
- reviewal n.
- reviewer n.
Etymology
ME (as n.): from obs. Fr. reveue, from revoir ‘see again’.