a formal assessment of something with the intention of instituting change if necessary

a comprehensive review of UK defence policy

all areas of the company will come under review

a critical appraisal of a book, play, film, etc. published in a newspaper or magazine

she released her debut solo album to rave reviews

a ceremonial display and formal inspection of military or naval forces, typically by a sovereign, commander-in-chief, or high-ranking visitor

he conducted a final review of his troops and spoke of his pride in having served in the US army

a facility for playing a tape recording during a fast wind or rewind, so that it can be stopped at a particular point

cue and review, which plays the tape backwards or forwards at high speed

assess (something) formally with the intention of instituting change if necessary

the Home Secretary was called on to review Britain's gun laws

write a critical appraisal of (a book, play, film, etc.) for publication in a newspaper or magazine

I reviewed his first novel

(of a sovereign, commander-in-chief, or high-ranking visitor) make a ceremonial and formal inspection of (military or naval forces)

the Queen reviewed her brightly arrayed troops

view or inspect again

all slides were then reviewed by one pathologist