Definition

noun

A second or subsequent reading of a text or artifact in an attempt to gain new insights.
“I need to make a review of the book before I can understand it.”
An account intended as a critical evaluation of a text or a piece of work.
“The newspaper review was full of praise for the play.”
A judicial reassessment of a case or an event.
“The victims demanded a full judicial review of the case.”
A stage show made up of topical sketches etc.
“The Cambridge Footlights Review launched many Monty Python faces.”
A survey of the available items or material.
“The magazine contained a review of Paris restaurants.”

verb

To survey; to look broadly over.
“Before I tackle the question directly, I must briefly review historical approaches to the problem.”
To write a critical evaluation of a new art work etc.; to write a review.
“The critic reviews every new play in London.”
To look back over in order to correct or edit; to revise.
To look over again (something previously written or learned), especially in preparation for an examination.
To view or see again; to look back on.