REVIEW, v.t. 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, n. revu'. [L. 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, &c.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.
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