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Definition of reviewer

reviewer

/rɪˈvjuː.ər/
re · view · er
Plural:reviewers
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reviewer Lexical Profile

reviewer Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who writes or publishes critical appraisals of books, films, plays, restaurants, or consumer products.

Example

"The theatre reviewer praised the lead actor's performance in the morning newspaper."

2

An expert or official who formally examines, evaluates, or audits academic manuscripts, grant proposals, code, or institutional procedures.

Example

"The anonymous peer reviewer suggested several methodological improvements before the study could be published."

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• Rhymes for reviewer

• Nearby Words

revictimize
review
reviewable
reviewer
revile
revisable
revise

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'review' plus the agentive suffix '-er'. 'Review' derives from Middle French 'reveue', from 'revoir' ('to see again'), ultimately from Latin 'revidere'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reviewer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reviewer
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