written review

Recorded critical opinion

A written review is a formal evaluation or assessment presented in text form, as opposed to verbal feedback or numerical ratings alone.

The term appears in academic, professional, and consumer contexts: The journal requires a written review from at least two referees, She submitted a written review of the restaurant.

Written reviews provide documented evidence of opinion or judgment that can be referenced later.

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evaluation · assessment · critical analysis · opinion · honest opinion · stars · praise · criticism · editor · publish · draft · journal · essay · analysis · detailed breakdown · book report · thumbs · thumbs up

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medium/format

written reviewlive commentary

Narration during an event

podcast review · voice memo

formality/documentation

written reviewpassing comment

Casual, unelaborated observation

casual conversation · word of mouth · spontaneous reaction

evaluative stance

written reviewpress release

Official statement for media

advertisement · puff piece · product description · preview · trailer

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