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A second or subsequent reading of a text or artifact in an attempt to gain new insights.

Example: I need to make a review of the book before I can understand it.

An account intended as a critical evaluation of a text or a piece of work.

Example: The newspaper review was full of praise for the play.

A judicial reassessment of a case or an event.

Example: The victims demanded a full judicial review of the case.

A stage show made up of topical sketches etc.

Example: The Cambridge Footlights Review launched many Monty Python faces.

To survey; to look broadly over.

Example: Before I tackle the question directly, I must briefly review historical approaches to the problem.

To write a critical evaluation of a new art work etc.; to write a review.

Example: The critic reviews every new play in London.

To look back over in order to correct or edit; to revise.

To look over again (something previously written or learned), especially in preparation for an examination.