review - Master This Word
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review Word Meanings
- a critical assessment of something
- to look over or examine again
- a written assessment or report
review Example Sentences
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review Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/rɪˈvjuː/
US
/rɪˈvju/
review Word Etymology
re- = again + view = look. Originated from Latin 'revisere' → Old French 'reveue' → English 'review'. Imagine going back over a book, flipping through its pages to rediscover details you might have missed the first time.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I set the page in my hands and tilt my eyes along the lines, starting a quiet loop of looking and thinking. I turn a section, push aside what I already know, and pull in a new detail, adjusting my grip on the meaning. The task feels like a rhythm: I hold, compare, and keep the threads that feel true while letting go of noise. By the end, what stays in my mind is the sense that what I saw has to be watched again and again, a small, steady shift of understanding.
Real Context
Review is a flexible word in English that can refer to a formal evaluation, a written assessment, or the act of looking over something again. As a noun, it often means a critical assessment or report, such as a product review, a book review, or a performance review at work. As a verb, it means to examine or reconsider something to ensure accuracy or understanding, like reviewing notes before a meeting or reviewing a contract. In everyday use, it can also imply revisiting an experience or recalling memories, as in reviewing last week’s events. The sense shifts with context: media reviews emphasize opinion, while revising or rechecking stresses accuracy.
Usage Reminders
- 1) Distinguish noun vs verb usage. 2) Learn common collocations: product review, book review, performance review. 3) Use review to mean reexamine, not just read again. 4) Don’t mix with revise or revise terminology. 5) In media contexts, expect opinion; in work contexts, expect evaluation.
Common Misconceptions
- Confusing review with revision—they are related but not interchangeable in many contexts.
- Assuming a review always means a negative outcome; it can be positive or mixed.
- Thinking a 'review' is only a critique of media; it also covers performance reviews and product notes.
- Mixing up review with revise or reexamine in study contexts.
- Believing review is only about books or products; it also includes experiences and contracts.
Thinking Differences
English users separate review into a critique (noun) and a checking action (verb). Learners often confuse it with revise; watch contexts like media criticism vs. proofreading or contract checks.
Learning Tips
- Learn noun vs verb uses separately.
- memorize common collocations: product review, book review, performance review.
- Use review to mean reexamine; avoid equating with read again only.
- Differentiate from revise; note context differences.
- In media contexts, expect opinion; in workplace, expect evaluation.
- Practice with scenarios across products, media, and contracts.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'review'?
A.Charity
B.Excitement
C.Assessment
D.Stumble
Step 2: Usage
How is the word 'review' typically used in a sentence?
A.They went on a review to the beach.
B.He bought a new review for his car.
C.She decided to review her notes before the exam.
D.I review to go to the party.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is similar to 'review'?
A.Forget
B.Irritate
C.Evaluate
D.Disappear
Step 4: Opposite Words
Which word is the opposite of 'review'?
A.Remember
B.Neglect
C.Enhance
D.Abandon
Step 5: Mastery
In what real-life context might you encounter the word 'review'?
A.Playing video games.
B.Reading product reviews before making a purchase online.
C.Eating at a restaurant.
D.Watching a movie at the cinema.
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