review

(noun) a new appraisal or evaluation. Synonyms: reappraisal, revaluation, reassessment.

(noun) an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play). Synonyms: critique, critical review, review article.

(noun) a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment. Synonyms: follow-up, followup, reexamination.

(noun) (accounting) a service (less exhaustive than an audit) that provides some assurance to interested parties as to the reliability of financial data. Synonyms: limited review.

(noun) a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians. Synonyms: revue.

(noun) a periodical that publishes critical essays on current affairs or literature or art.

(noun) a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion. Synonyms: recapitulation, recap.

(noun) (law) a judicial reexamination of the proceedings of a court (especially by an appellate court).

(noun) practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory. Synonyms: brushup.

(noun) a formal or official examination. Synonyms: inspection. Examples: "The platoon stood ready for review." "We had to wait for the inspection before we could use the elevator."

(verb) look at again; examine again. Synonyms: reexamine. Example: "Let's review your situation."

(verb) appraise critically. Synonyms: critique. Examples: "She reviews books for the new york times." "Please critique this performance."

(verb) hold a review (of troops). Synonyms: go over, survey.

(verb) refresh one's memory. Synonyms: brush up, refresh. Example: "I reviewed the material before the test."

(verb) look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember. Synonyms: look back, retrospect. Example: "She reviewed her achievements with pride."