past form and past participle
Looked at something carefully again, often to check it or make a decision.
She reviewed the contract before signing it.
The report was reviewed before publication.
American English
How to pronounce reviewed
verbB1Very common word
rihVYOOD
/ɹɪˈvjud̚/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of review
Looked at something carefully again, often to check it or make a decision.
What to listen for
“Reviewed” can begin with either /ɹɪˈvjud̚/ or /ɹiˈvjud̚/. Both pronunciations are common.
Common pronunciation/ɹɪˈvjud̚/
Also common/ɹiˈvjud̚/
Meanings & examples
past form and past participle
Studied something again, especially before a test.
I reviewed my notes before the exam.
The vocabulary was reviewed before the quiz.
past form and past participle
Wrote or gave a public opinion about a book, movie, product, restaurant, or service.
She reviewed the film for a local website.
The film was reviewed positively by critics.
Useful expressions
being examined before a final decision is made
The proposal is under review.
an evaluation of work by other people in the same field
The paper went through peer review.
to write an opinion online about a product or service
Please leave a review after your visit.