reviewing

[rɪˈvjuːɪŋ]

reviewing Definition

  • 1to examine or consider something in order to make a judgement or decision about it
  • 2to look back over something, especially a period of time

Using reviewing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reviewing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I am reviewing the report before submitting it.

  • Example

    The committee is reviewing the proposal.

  • Example

    The teacher is reviewing the lesson with the students.

  • Example

    I need to review my notes before the exam.

reviewing Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for reviewing

Idioms Using reviewing

  • being considered or examined

    Example

    The proposal is currently under review by the committee.

  • being looked at again, especially in a military context

    Example

    The troops marched in review for the general.

  • a military ceremony in which troops march past a reviewing stand

    Example

    The president attended the pass in review ceremony.

Phrases with reviewing

  • an assessment of an employee's job performance

    Example

    The company conducts annual performance reviews for all employees.

  • a critical evaluation of a book

    Example

    I read a book review that convinced me to buy the book.

  • a critical evaluation of a film

    Example

    The film received mixed reviews from critics.

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Summary: reviewing in Brief

'Reviewing' [rɪˈvjuːɪŋ] refers to examining or considering something in order to make a judgement or decision about it. It can also mean looking back over something, especially a period of time. Examples include 'I am reviewing the report before submitting it.' and 'The teacher is reviewing the lesson with the students.' Phrases like 'performance review' and 'under review' are common, as well as idioms like 'in review,' which refers to being looked at again.

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