third-person singular verb
Looks at something carefully again, often to check it or make a decision.
She reviews every contract before signing.
The doctor reviews the test results each morning.
American English
How to pronounce reviews
verb · nounB1Very common word
rihVYOOZ
/ɹɪˈvjuz/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of review
Looks at something carefully again, often to check it or make a decision.
What to listen for
Reviews is usually pronounced /ɹɪˈvjuz/, but some speakers use /ɹiˈvjuz/. Both pronunciations are common and understandable.
Usual pronunciation/ɹɪˈvjuz/
Common alternate/ɹiˈvjuz/
Meanings & examples
third-person singular verb
Studies something again, especially before a test.
He reviews his notes every night.
Maria reviews the vocabulary before each quiz.
third-person singular verb
Writes or gives a public opinion about a book, movie, product, restaurant, or service.
She reviews restaurants for a travel website.
He reviews new apps for the magazine.
plural noun
Written or spoken opinions about books, movies, products, restaurants, or services.
I read book reviews before buying.
The movie received excellent reviews from 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.