Review vs. Survey

Reviewnoun

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

‘I need to make a review of the book before I can understand it.’;

Surveynoun

The act of surveying; a general view.

Reviewnoun

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

‘The newspaper review was full of praise for the play.’;

Surveynoun

A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of a particular group of items, in order to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality.

‘A survey of the stores of a ship; a survey of roads and bridges; a survey of buildings.’;

Reviewnoun

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

‘The victims demanded a full judicial review of the case.’;

Surveynoun

The operation of finding the contour, dimensions, position, or other particulars of any part of the Earth's surface.

Reviewnoun

A stage show made up of topical sketches etc.; a revue.

‘The Cambridge Footlights Review launched many Monty Python faces.’;

Surveynoun

A measured plan and description of any portion of country.

‘The owners of the adjoining plots had conflicting surveys.’;

Reviewnoun

A survey of the available items or material.

‘The magazine contained a review of Paris restaurants.’;

Surveynoun

An examination of the opinions of a group of people.

‘The local council conducted a survey of its residents to help it decide whether to go ahead with the roadside waste collection service.’;

Reviewnoun

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

‘The Times Literary Review is published in London.’;

Surveynoun

A questionnaire or similar instrument used for examining the opinions of a group of people.

‘I just filled out that survey on roadside waste pick-up.’;

Reviewnoun

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

‘The troops assembled for a review by the Queen.’;

Surveynoun

(historical) An auction at which a farm is let for three lives.

Reviewnoun

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

‘The regulators demanded a review against NYSE practices.’;

Surveynoun

(US) A district for the collection of customs under a particular officer.

Reviewverb

To survey; to look broadly over.

‘Before I tackle the question directly, I must briefly review historical approaches to the problem.’;

Surveyverb

To inspect, or take a view of; to view with attention, as from a high place; to overlook

‘He stood on a hill, and surveyed the surrounding country.’;

Reviewverb

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

‘The critic reviews every new play in London.’;

Surveyverb

To view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine.

Reviewverb

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

Surveyverb

To examine with reference to condition, situation, value, etc.; to examine and ascertain the state of

‘It was his job to survey buildings in order to determine their value and risks.’;

Reviewverb

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

Surveyverb

To determine the form, extent, position, etc., of, as a tract of land, a coast, harbor, or the like, by means of linear and angular measurements, and the application of the principles of geometry and trigonometry

‘to survey land or a coast’;

Reviewverb

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

Surveyverb

To examine and ascertain, as the boundaries and royalties of a manor, the tenure of the tenants, and the rent and value of the same.

Reviewverb

(obsolete) To retrace; to go over again.

Surveyverb

To investigate the opinions, experiences, etc., of people by asking them questions; to conduct a survey; to administer a questionnaire.

Reviewverb

To view or see again; to look back on.

Surveyverb

To inspect, or take a view of; to view with attention, as from a high place; to overlook; as, to stand on a hill, and survey the surrounding country.

‘Round he surveys and well might, where he stood,So high above.’;

Reviewverb

To go over and examine critically or deliberately.

Surveyverb

To view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine.

‘With such altered looks, . . . All pale and speechless, he surveyed me round.’;

Reviewverb

To retrace; to go over again.

‘Shall I the long, laborious scene review?’;

Surveyverb

To examine with reference to condition, situation, value, etc.; to examine and ascertain the state of; as, to survey a building in order to determine its value and exposure to loss by fire.

Reviewverb

To look back; to make a review.

Surveyverb

To determine the form, extent, position, etc., of, as a tract of land, a coast, harbor, or the like, by means of linear and angular measurments, and the application of the principles of geometry and trigonometry; as, to survey land or a coast.

Reviewnoun

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.

Surveyverb

To examine and ascertain, as the boundaries and royalties of a manor, the tenure of the tenants, and the rent and value of the same.

Reviewnoun

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

Surveynoun

The act of surveying; a general view, as from above.

‘Under his proud survey the city lies.’;

Reviewnoun

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

Surveynoun

A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of all the parts or particulars of a thing, with a design to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality; as, a survey of the stores of a ship; a survey of roads and bridges; a survey of buildings.

Reviewnoun

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

Surveynoun

The operation of finding the contour, dimensions, position, or other particulars of, as any part of the earth's surface, whether land or water; also, a measured plan and description of any portion of country, or of a road or line through it.

Reviewnoun

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.

Surveynoun

a detailed critical inspection

Reviewnoun

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

Surveynoun

short descriptive summary (of events)

Reviewnoun

A lesson studied or recited for a second time.

Surveynoun

the act of looking or seeing or observing;

‘he tried to get a better view of it’; ‘his survey of the battlefield was limited’;

Reviewnoun

a new appraisal or evaluation

Surveyverb

consider in a comprehensive way;

‘He appraised the situation carefully before acting’;

Reviewnoun

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

Surveyverb

look over in a comprehensively, inspect;

‘He surveyed his new classmates’;

Reviewnoun

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

Surveyverb

keep under surveillance;

‘The police had been following him for weeks but they could not prove his involvement in the bombing’;

Reviewnoun

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

Surveyverb

hold a review (of troops)

Reviewnoun

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

Surveyverb

make a survey of; for statistical purposes

Reviewnoun

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

Surveyverb

plot a map of (land)

Reviewnoun

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

Reviewnoun

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

Reviewnoun

practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory

Reviewnoun

a formal or official examination;

‘the platoon stood ready for review’; ‘we had to wait for the inspection before we could use the elevator’;

Reviewverb

look at again; examine again;

‘let's review your situation’;

Reviewverb

appraise critically;

‘She reviews books for the New York Times’; ‘Please critique this performance’;

Reviewverb

hold a review (of troops)

Reviewverb

refresh one's memory;

‘I reviewed the material before the test’;

Reviewverb

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

‘she reviewed her achievements with pride’;

Review

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.