To review before publication, as by an authority or authorities in the pertinent field of study, of the written form of an idea, hypothesis, theory, and/or written discussion of such.

(chiefly journalism) A short critique, ranging anywhere from a single sentence to a few hundred words in length, of an artistic work.

(law, uncountable) The doctrine, implemented in varying ways in differing jurisdictions, that authorities within the judicial branch of government may examine and make rulings on the legal validity of decisions and actions of the legislative and executive branches of government and, in some jurisdictions, of others within the judicial branch itself.

plural of judicial review

Of a book, film, etc.: guaranteed to succeed even if it receives unfavourable reviews.

plural of capsule review

plural of utilization review

plural of code review

plural of bar review

(US, medicine, management) A review of the use of medical resources at a medical facility for purposes of cost control.