review
gb/ɹɪvjˈu/ us/ɹɪvjˈu/
A2
English
~ 2100
értékelés, kritika, vélemény, áttekint, átnéz, értékel, ismétlés, átismétlés, átismétel, ismétel
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
a review of [something]
The magazine published a glowing review of the new film.
A magazin lelkes kritikát közölt az új filmről.
I read several reviews before buying the laptop.
Több értékelést is elolvastam, mielőtt megvettem a laptopot.
Her performance review was very positive this year.
The book received mixed reviews from critics.
They are conducting a review of company policies.
Learner examples
I read a review of the movie.
Elolvastam egy kritikát a filmről.
The teacher gave me a good review.
Jó értékelést kaptam a tanártól.
He wrote a review of the restaurant.
We had a review at work.
I saw bad reviews online.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'review' (evaluation) with 'preview' (a look beforehand).
Meaning
An assessment of something
Collocations
book review
|performance review
|movie review
|annual review
|product review
Synonyms
assessment (A general term for evaluating something, often used in academic or formal contexts.)
|
critique (Often implies a detailed and analytical evaluation, sometimes more formal.)
Antonyms
recommendation (While a review may be critical or negative, a recommendation usually implies a positive endorsement.)
Themes
business
|media
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
An opinion or judgment about how good or bad something is.
A formal or informal assessment of the quality, performance, or suitability of something.
VERB
B1
2
Usage pattern:
to review [something]
Please review the report before the meeting.
Kérlek, nézd át a jelentést a megbeszélés előtt.
The committee will review the application next week.
A bizottság a jövő héten áttekinti a kérelmet.
She reviewed the contract for errors.
I need to review my notes before the test.
We are reviewing our safety procedures.
Learner examples
I will review my homework.
Át fogom nézni a házi feladatomat.
The boss will review my work.
A főnököm át fogja nézni a munkámat.
Please review this letter.
We reviewed the plan together.
She reviewed my essay.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'review' as a verb with 'revise', especially in British English where 'revise' can mean to study again.
Meaning
To evaluate carefully
Collocations
review a document
|review a decision
|review progress
|review performance
Synonyms
evaluate (A more formal term for judging the value or quality of something.)
|
assess (Often used in professional or academic contexts for examining worth or performance.)
Antonyms
ignore (To pay no attention to something instead of examining it.)
Themes
business
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To look at something carefully to decide if it is good, correct, or needs changes.
To examine or assess something in detail to judge its quality, performance, or accuracy.
NOUN
A2
3
ismétlés
A2
átismétlés
B1
We have a chemistry review session tomorrow.
Holnap kémiából ismétlőóránk lesz.
The teacher handed out review questions for the midterm.
A tanár ismétlő kérdéseket osztott ki a félévi vizsgához.
I need some quiet time for my exam review.
The course includes a final review before the test.
Learner examples
I have a math review today.
Ma matekból ismétlésünk lesz.
We will do a review before the test.
A dolgozat előtt ismétlést tartunk.
The teacher gave us a review sheet.
I need to do my exam review.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'review' with 'preview', which means looking at something before learning it.
Meaning
Studying again before a test
Collocations
exam review
|review session
|final review
Synonyms
revision (Common in British English for reviewing study material before an exam.)
Themes
education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A time when you study things you learned before, usually before a test.
The act of going over previously learned material to prepare for an exam or improve understanding.
VERB
A2
4
Usage pattern:
to review [material]
I need to review my notes tonight.
Ma este át kell ismételnem a jegyzeteimet.
She reviewed all the vocabulary before the quiz.
A röpdolgozat előtt az összes szót átismételte.
We will spend the class reviewing grammar rules.
He reviewed last year's material over the summer.
Learner examples
I will review my notes tonight.
Ma este át fogom ismételni a jegyzeteimet.
We reviewed words from last week.
Átismételtük a múlt heti szavakat.
She reviewed her homework before class.
We will review for the test.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'review' with 'rehearse', which is more about practicing actions or performances rather than studying information.
Meaning
To study again before a test
Collocations
review notes
|review vocabulary
|review lessons
Synonyms
revise (Common in British English for preparing for an exam by studying again.)
Themes
education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To study things you learned before, usually before a test.
To go over previously learned material to prepare for an exam or improve recall.
Grammar
Dictionary form
review
IPA
GB/ɹɪvjˈu/
US/ɹɪvjˈu/
Syllables & stress
re - view (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (view)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: review
- Plural: review, reviews
Verb
- Base: review
- 3rd Person Singular: reviews
- Present Participle: reviewing
- Past: reviewed
Word family
Forms
reviews
noun
reviewing
verb
reviewed
verb
Core family
reviewer
noun B1
Advanced or less common
reviewable
adjective
Expressions
review of the year
1/ɹɪvjˈu əv ðə jˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
Summary of yearly events
A look back at important events from the last year.
Examples
- The magazine published its annual review of the year.
- We watched a TV program giving a review of the year.
under review
1/ˈʌndɚ ɹɪvjˈu/
fixed phrase
Being examined or evaluated now
Being checked or studied to make a decision about it.
Examples
- Your application is currently under review.
- The policy is under review by the board.
peer review
1/pˈɪɹ ɹɪvjˈu/
fixed phrase
technical
evaluation by others in same field
When experts check each other's work before it is accepted or published.
Examples
- The study went through peer review before publication.
- The research paper went through a strict peer review process.
- Peer review helps keep research accurate and honest.
- Peer review helps ensure scientific accuracy.