reviews

Critics' published opinions

Reviews are evaluations or assessments of something, typically products, services, performances, or creative works.

A book review offers critical commentary on a text; a performance review assesses an employee's work.

Reviews range from professional criticism in publications to casual customer feedback online: The restaurant had mixed reviews on Yelp.

As a verb, to review means to examine or assess something, or to look over material again: I need to review my notes before the exam.

assessment

evaluation

Determining worth or quality

scrutiny · inspection · audit · verification · validation · benchmarking · testing · diagnosis · gauge · measurement

critique

criticism

Judgment of faults

dissection · pan · slam · takedown · nitpicking · rebuttal · editorial · essay · annotation · remark

rating

stars

Luminous celestial bodies

grade · rank · points · top-rated · average · excellent · poor · mediocre · superb · inferior

feedback

comments

Spoken or written reactions

responses · input · remarks · observations · pointers · tips · advice · guidance · consultation · discussion

consumer

Yelp

Business review platform

restaurant · hotel · service · business · merchant · buyer · seller · unboxing · comparison · honest

testimonial

endorsement

Formal expression of support

quote · accolade · commendation · kudos · shout-out · appreciation · advocacy · tribute · word-of-mouth · referral

film

movie

Recorded visual narrative

  • cinemaMotion picture theater
  • criticOne who judges merit
  • IMDbEntertainment credits database

Ebert · Letterboxd · premiere · screening · blockbuster · indie · documentary · must-see · box-office · festival

academic

peer

One of similar standing

blind · double-blind · revision · acceptance · rejection · resubmission · editor · scholarly · publication · literature

Categories
Opposites
evaluation vs. original creation

reviewsoriginals

Authentic first versions

original works · primary sources · creations · productions · performances

critical assessment vs. uncritical acceptance

reviewspraises

Verbally commends

accepts · endorsements · consumes · absorbs · ignores

retrospective examination vs. forward-looking preview

reviewspreviews

Advance looks at upcoming content

trailers · teasers · announcements · sneak peeks · coming attractions

Phrases
Family

review, reviewer, reviewed, reviewing, preview, reviewers, previews, previewing, previewed

Familiarity
Top 5,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G