“Review” or “Revue”

Overview

review / revue are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

review: (noun) an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play). (noun) (accounting) a service (less exhaustive than an audit) that provides some assurance to interested parties as to the reliability of financial data. (noun) a periodical that publishes critical essays on current affairs or literature or art. (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. (verb) look at again; examine again. (verb) appraise critically. (verb) hold a review (of troops). (verb) refresh one's memory. (verb) look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember.

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

Pronunciation

review: r·IY·v·y·UW

revue: r·ih·v·y·UW

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