Review vs. Analyze — What's the Difference?

A critical assessment of something.

Examine methodically by separating into parts.

An examination or inspection.

Study or examine something in detail.

A public display of a company or the performance of a play.

Discover or reveal through detailed examination.

A review is an evaluation of a publication, service, or company such as a movie (a movie review), video game (video game review), musical composition (music review of a composition or recording), book (book review); a piece of hardware like a car, home appliance, or computer; or softwares such as business software, sales softwares; or an event or performance, such as a live music concert, play, musical theater show, dance show or art exhibition. In addition to a critical evaluation, the review's author may assign the work a rating to indicate its relative merit.

Conduct a psychoanalytic session or sessions on.

To look over, study, or examine again

To examine methodically by separating into parts and studying their interrelations.

To consider retrospectively; look back on

(Chemistry) To make a chemical analysis of.

To examine with an eye to criticism or correction

(Mathematics) To make a mathematical analysis of.

To write or give a critical report on (a new work or performance, for example).

To psychoanalyze.

(Law) To evaluate (a decision made by or action taken by a lower court) to determine whether any error was made.

(transitive) To subject to analysis.

To subject to a formal inspection, especially a military inspection.

(transitive) To resolve (anything complex) into its elements.

To go over or restudy material

(transitive) To separate into the constituent parts, for the purpose of an examination of each separately.

To write critical reviews, especially for a newspaper or magazine.

(transitive) To examine in such a manner as to ascertain the elements or nature of the thing examined; as, to analyze a fossil substance, to analyze a sentence or a word, or to analyze an action to ascertain its morality.

A reexamination or reconsideration.

To subject to analysis; to resolve (anything complex) into its elements; to separate into the constituent parts, for the purpose of an examination of each separately; to examine in such a manner as to ascertain the elements or nature of the thing examined; to consider in detail in order to discover essential features or meaning; as, to analyze an action to ascertain its morality; to analyse a sonnet by Shakespeare; to analyse the evidence in a criminal trial; to analyse your real motives.

A retrospective view or survey.

Make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features; as, to analyse a specimen; to analyze a fossil substance; to analyze a sentence or a word; to analyse a chemical compound.

A restudying of subject matter.

Subject to psychoanalytic treatment.

An exercise for use in restudying material.

Consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning;

A report or essay giving a critical estimate of a work or performance.

Make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features;

A periodical devoted to articles and essays on current affairs, literature, or art.

Break down into components or essential features;

An inspection or examination for the purpose of evaluation.

Subject to psychoanalytic treatment;

A formal military inspection.

Breakdown a substance to identify its constituent elements.

A formal military ceremony held in honor of a person or occasion.

(Law) An evaluation conducted by a higher court of a decision made or action taken by a lower court to determine whether any error was made.

A musical show consisting of often satirical skits, songs, and dances; a revue.

A second or subsequent reading of a text or artifact in an attempt to gain new insights.

An account intended as a critical evaluation of a text or a piece of work.

(legal) A judicial reassessment of a case or an event.

A stage show made up of topical sketches etc.

A survey of the available items or material.

A periodical which makes a survey of the arts or some other field.

A military inspection or display for the benefit of superiors or VIPs.

A forensic inspection to assess compliance with regulations or some code.

To survey; to look broadly over.

To write a critical evaluation of a new art work etc.; to write a review.

To look back over in order to correct or edit; to revise.

To look over again (something previously written or learned), especially in preparation for an examination.

(obsolete) To view or see again; to look back on.

(obsolete) To retrace; to go over again.

To view or see again; to look back on.

To go over and examine critically or deliberately.

To retrace; to go over again.

To look back; to make a review.

A second or repeated view; a reëxamination; a retrospective survey; a looking over again; as, a review of one's studies; a review of life.

An examination with a view to amendment or improvement; revision; as, an author's review of his works.

A critical examination of a publication, with remarks; a criticism; a critique.

A periodical containing critical essays upon matters of interest, as new productions in literature, art, etc.

An inspection, as of troops under arms or of a naval force, by a high officer, for the purpose of ascertaining the state of discipline, equipments, etc.

The judicial examination of the proceedings of a lower court by a higher.

A lesson studied or recited for a second time.

A new appraisal or evaluation

An essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)

A subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment

(accounting) a service (less exhaustive than an audit) that provides some assurance to interested parties as to the reliability of financial data

A variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians

A periodical that publishes critical essays on current affairs or literature or art

A summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion

(law) a judicial reexamination of the proceedings of a court (especially by an appellate court)

Practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory

A formal or official examination;

Look at again; examine again;

Appraise critically;

Hold a review (of troops)

Refresh one's memory;

Look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events, etc.); remember;

A formal assessment or examination of something with the possibility of instituting change.

A retrospective survey or study.

While anyone can attempt to analyze data, expertise or knowledge in the relevant field often aids in accurate analysis.

No, one can review anything from products to services, policies, and performances.

Reviews are often subjective, reflecting the individual's personal opinion or experience.

Analyzing often requires skills or knowledge, especially when dealing with complex subjects or data.

No, reviews can be private, like feedback within a company, or public, like online product reviews.

No, a review can be positive, negative, or neutral based on the evaluator's assessment.

Analysis in research helps interpret data, understand patterns, and draw valid conclusions.

Analysis involves critical thinking and can require creativity, especially in interpreting complex data.

Analyzing helps uncover deeper meanings, relationships, patterns, and insights.

Not necessarily. The duration of analysis depends on the complexity of the subject.

Yes, one can offer a review based on general impressions without a detailed analysis.

While analysis aims for objectivity, personal biases can sometimes influence interpretations.

While reviews contain subjective opinions, they can and often do include factual information.

Generally, reviews are concise, while analyses are detailed, but this can vary based on context.

Yes, reviews can influence public perception and decisions, especially if from a trusted source.