noun
Uncommon
reviewer
Reviewer (noun) means a person who writes critical assessments of books, films, products, or other work. Example: “The film pleased critics, but one reviewer called it overlong.”
noun
1
A person who writes critical assessments of books, films, products, or other work.
"The film pleased critics, but one reviewer called it overlong."
"As a reviewer for a travel magazine, she stays in a different hotel each month."
"The reviewer praised the phone's camera but complained about the weak battery."
2
A person who examines and checks something, such as a submission or application.
"Each grant proposal is read by two independent reviewers."
"The journal sends every article to a reviewer before deciding whether to publish it."
"As a reviewer, she checked each loan application for missing documents."
How to use reviewer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is to look at something closely and give a verdict on it.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
Formed from review and -er.
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What does “reviewer” mean?
The word “reviewer” means a person who writes critical assessments of books, films, products, or other work. In plain terms, someone whose job is to look at something closely and give a verdict on it.
How do you use “reviewer” in a sentence?
Here is “reviewer” used in a sentence: “The film pleased critics, but one reviewer called it overlong.”
What part of speech is “reviewer”?
“Reviewer” is a noun.
Is “reviewer” a common word?
“Reviewer” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “reviewer” have?
“Reviewer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who writes critical assessments of books, films, products, or other work.
