Academic / A2

ri-VYOO/rɪˈvjuː/

A review is a written opinion of a film, book, or product: a good review, write a review, read the reviews. Report is more factual; a review gives a judgement. Revise is study again (British exams) — different word. Review can also be a verb. Do not write revise when you mean an opinion of a film.

Meaning

A report giving an opinion of a book, film, or product.

Examples

• “The film got a good review in the newspaper.”
• “I never choose a hotel without reading the reviews.”
• “Her book got mixed reviews in the papers.”

Good to know

a good / mixed review. Contrast: report (facts). Mix-up: revise (study again).

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