reviewer
gb/ɹɪvjˈuɚ/ us/ɹɪvjˈuɚ/
B1
English
~ 5200
kritikus, recenzens, bíráló, szakmai lektor, ellenőr, felülvizsgáló
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
a reviewer of [something]
The film reviewer praised the movie’s performances but complained about its weak ending.
A filmkritikus dicsérte a filmben nyújtott alakításokat, de kifogásolta a gyenge befejezést.
As a restaurant reviewer, she visits three or four new places every week.
Étteremkritikusként hetente három-négy új helyet is felkeres.
Many tech reviewers posted early opinions of the new smartphone on YouTube.
The book reviewer compared the author’s latest novel to her earlier work.
Online reviewers gave the hotel mixed ratings, so we decided to stay somewhere else.
Learner examples
The reviewer said the book was very good.
A kritikus azt mondta, hogy a könyv nagyon jó.
I read a long review by a music reviewer before I bought the album.
Elolvastam egy zenekritikus hosszú kritikáját, mielőtt megvettem az albumot.
A food reviewer came to the new café last night.
The product reviewer showed how to use the camera in a video.
This game got five stars from every reviewer.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reviewer' with 'review'. 'Review' is the text or video with the opinion; 'reviewer' is the person who gives the opinion. Also, some learners use 'critic' in all cases, but 'reviewer' is more common for online reviews and everyday media.
Meaning
person who reviews books, films, products
Collocations
film reviewer
|book reviewer
|restaurant reviewer
|product reviewer
|online reviewer
|top reviewer
Synonyms
critic (Often sounds more formal or serious; can also suggest someone who is very negative, while 'reviewer' is more neutral.)
Antonyms
creator (The creator makes the work that the reviewer judges, so they are opposite roles in the process.)
Themes
media
|entertainment
|business
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
Definition
A person who gives their opinion about books, films, music, restaurants, or products, usually in newspapers, online, or on TV.
A person who writes or gives critical opinions about books, films, music, restaurants, products, or other creative work, usually for the general public.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
2
bíráló
B2
Usage pattern:
a reviewer for [a journal / a conference / a grant]
One reviewer recommended accepting the paper, but the second reviewer requested major revisions.
Az egyik bíráló a tanulmány elfogadását javasolta, a másik viszont jelentős átdolgozást kért.
The grant proposal was rejected after external reviewers raised concerns about the study design.
A kutatási pályázatot elutasították, miután a külső bírálók aggályokat fogalmaztak meg a vizsgálati tervvel kapcsolatban.
Authors are asked to respond to each comment from the reviewers in a separate document.
Because the reviewers are anonymous, they can give honest and detailed feedback.
Serving as a reviewer for top journals can be an important part of an academic’s career.
Learner examples
The reviewer said the research method was not clear.
A bíráló azt mondta, hogy a kutatási módszer nem világos.
Three reviewers read the paper before the journal made a decision.
Három bíráló olvasta el a tanulmányt, mielőtt a folyóirat döntést hozott.
The author answered all questions from the reviewers.
A peer reviewer checks if the study is strong and fair.
The grant reviewers did not think the project was useful enough.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize that in academic or scientific contexts, 'reviewer' almost always refers to a 'peer reviewer', not to a media critic. They might also misuse 'judge' or 'teacher' where 'reviewer' is the standard role title.
Meaning
person who peer-reviews academic work
Collocations
peer reviewer
|anonymous reviewer
|journal reviewer
|reviewer comments
|reviewer report
|reviewer feedback
Synonyms
referee (Used in some academic fields; sounds formal and is mainly used in the context of journal or conference submissions.)
Antonyms
author (The author writes the paper or proposal, while the reviewer evaluates it; they are opposite roles in the academic process.)
Themes
education
|science
|work
Definition
An expert who reads and checks research papers or similar work before they are published or given money.
A specialist who evaluates academic articles, grant proposals, or other scholarly work to judge their quality and suitability for publication or funding.
NOUN
B2
3
ellenőr
B1
Usage pattern:
a reviewer of [documents / applications / performance]
Each application is read by at least one reviewer before a decision is made.
Minden kérelmet legalább egy ellenőr átolvas, mielőtt döntés születik.
The code reviewer found several security issues in the new software module.
A kódellenőrzést végző szakember több biztonsági problémát talált az új szoftvermodulban.
An internal reviewer checked the report for errors before it was sent to the client.
The tax reviewer requested more documentation to verify the company’s expenses.
Every performance review must be signed by the employee and the reviewer.
Learner examples
A reviewer checked my job application for mistakes.
Egy ellenőr átnézte az álláspályázatomat, hogy vannak-e benne hibák.
The code reviewer asked the team to fix some problems.
A kódellenőrzést végző szakember megkérte a csapatot, hogy javítsanak ki néhány problémát.
The form went to a reviewer before it was approved.
An internal reviewer reads all reports in this office.
The reviewer made sure the numbers were correct.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think 'reviewer' only means someone who gives opinions on books or films. In office or technical contexts, it can simply mean the person who checks or approves your work or documents.
Meaning
person who checks work or documents
Collocations
code reviewer
|tax reviewer
|compliance reviewer
|performance reviewer
|internal reviewer
|application reviewer
Synonyms
inspector (Focuses more on checking for problems or rule-breaking, especially in official or safety contexts, while 'reviewer' can be broader and less formal.)
Antonyms
applicant (In contexts like job or grant applications, the applicant submits materials, while the reviewer examines them; they are opposite roles in the process.)
Themes
work
|business
|administration
|law
Definition
A person who looks carefully at work or documents to make sure they are correct and follow the rules.
A person whose job is to examine work, documents, or performance in order to check their quality, accuracy, or compliance with rules.
Grammar
Dictionary form
reviewer
IPA
GB/ɹɪvjˈuɚ/
US/ɹɪvjˈuɚ/
Syllables & stress
re - view - er (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (view)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: reviewer
- Plural: reviewers
Word family
Forms
reviewers
noun
Core family
review
noun B1
Related words
reviewable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unreviewed
adjective
Expressions
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