review

REVIEW, verb transitive revu'. [re and view.] 1. To look back on. 2. to see again. i shall review Sicilia. 3. To view and examine again; to reconsider; to revise; as, to review a manuscript. It is said that Virgil was prevented by death from reviewing the AEneis. 4. To retrace. Shall I the long laborious scene review? 5. To survey; to inspect; to examine the state of any thing, particularly of troops; as, to review a regiment. REVIEW, noun revu'. [Latin video, to see.] 1. A second or repeated view; a re-examination; resurvey; as a review of the works of nature; a review of life. 2. Revision; a second examination with a view to amendment or improvement; as an author's review of his works. 3. In military affairs, an examination or inspection of troops under arms, by a general or commander, for the purpose of ascertaining the state of their discipline, equipment, etc. 4. In literature, a critical examination of a new publication, with remarks. 5. A periodical pamphlet containing examinations or analyses of new publications; as the Critical review Commission of review a commission granted by the British king to revise the sentence of the court of delegates.