Reviewed
/rɪˈvjuːd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having been examined and assessed carefully, especially in a legal context such as documents, decisions, or evidence.
The contract was reviewed by the attorney before signing.
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of review, meaning to examine or assess something formally or officially.
The judge reviewed the case files prior to the hearing.
Forms
- review
- reviews
- reviewing
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Commentary
As the past tense and past participle of the verb "review," 'reviewed' commonly functions adjectivally in legal writing to describe materials or decisions that have undergone formal examination.
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