American English

How to pronounce review

verb · nounB1Very common word
rihVYOO

/ɹɪˈvju/

2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

to look at something carefully again, often to check it or make a decision

What to listen for

“Review” is commonly pronounced /ɹɪˈvju/, but /ɹiˈvju/ is also used in American English. Both are correct.

Common pronunciation/ɹɪˈvju/
Also used in American English/ɹiˈvju/
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Meanings & examples

verb

to look at something carefully again, often to check it or make a decision

Please review the contract before you sign it.

The doctor reviewed my test results.

Common phrases & grammar

review a contract · review the results · review the evidence · review an application

review + something

review + something + before + something

noun

a written or spoken opinion about a book, movie, product, restaurant, or service

I read a great review of the new restaurant.

The phone has thousands of customer reviews.

Good to know

A review can be positive or negative. It does not mean only a bad opinion.

Common phrases & grammar

positive review · negative review · customer review · movie review

a review of + something

read + a review of + something

verb

to study something again, especially before a test

I need to review my notes tonight.

We reviewed the vocabulary before the quiz.

Common phrases & grammar

review your notes · review vocabulary · review for an exam · review the material

review + something

review + for + something

noun

a careful examination of work, rules, or a situation, often to decide what should happen next

The committee completed a review of the safety rules.

Your application is still under review.

Common phrases & grammar

conduct a review · annual review · thorough review · under review

a review of + something

conduct + a review of + something

Useful expressions

under review

being examined before a final decision is made

The proposal is under review.

peer review

an evaluation of work by other people in the same field

The paper went through peer review.

leave a review

to write an opinion online about a product or service

Please leave a review after your visit.

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