reviewer
gb/ɹɪvjˈuɚ/ us/ɹɪvjˈuɚ/
B1
English
~ 5200
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
entity
1
person who reviews books, films, products
A person who gives their opinion about books, films, music, restaurants, or products, usually in newspapers, online, or on TV.
Usage pattern:
a reviewer of [something]
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.
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.)
Collocations
film reviewer
|book reviewer
|restaurant reviewer
|product reviewer
|online reviewer
|top reviewer
Themes
media
|entertainment
|business
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
Examples
- The film reviewer praised the movie’s performances but complained about its weak ending.
- As a restaurant reviewer, she visits three or four new places every week.
- 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.
- I read a long review by a music reviewer before I bought the album.
- 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.
Noun
technical
C1
entity
2
person who peer-reviews academic work
An expert who reads and checks research papers or similar work before they are published or given money.
Usage pattern:
a reviewer for [a journal / a conference / a grant]
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.
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.)
Collocations
peer reviewer
|anonymous reviewer
|journal reviewer
|reviewer comments
|reviewer report
|reviewer feedback
Themes
education
|science
|work
Examples
- One reviewer recommended accepting the paper, but the second reviewer requested major revisions.
- The grant proposal was rejected after external reviewers raised concerns about the study design.
- 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.
- Three reviewers read the paper before the journal made a decision.
- 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.
Noun
B2
entity
3
person who checks work or documents
A person who looks carefully at work or documents to make sure they are correct and follow the rules.
Usage pattern:
a reviewer of [documents / applications / performance]
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.
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.)
Collocations
code reviewer
|tax reviewer
|compliance reviewer
|performance reviewer
|internal reviewer
|application reviewer
Themes
work
|business
|administration
|law
Examples
- Each application is read by at least one reviewer before a decision is made.
- The code reviewer found several security issues in the new software module.
- 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.
- The code reviewer asked the team to fix some problems.
- 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.
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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