The word "review" refers to the process of examining and evaluating something in order to understand it better or to provide feedback. This can involve looking back at a piece of work, a performance, or any subject matter to assess its quality and effectiveness. Reviews are commonly found in contexts like literature, movies, products, and academic papers, where opinions and analyses are shared to inform others.
The term "review" comes from the Latin word "revidere," which means "to see again." The prefix "re-" means "again," and "videre" means "to see." Over time, this evolved into the Old French word "reviser," and ultimately into the English word "review."