Review vs. Recap — What's the Difference?

A detailed critique of a new novel.

A brief outline of a business meeting.

A user's assessment of a tech product.

A summary of a football game's key moments.

A performance review in a workplace.

An overview of a TV episode's plot.

An evaluation of a restaurant's cuisine.

A condensed version of a conference keynote.

An academic review of a scholarly article.

A quick summary of a historical event.

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.

To replace a cap or caplike covering on

To look over, study, or examine again

To restore (a used tire of a motor vehicle) to usable condition by bonding new rubber onto the worn tread and lateral surface.

To consider retrospectively; look back on

To recapitulate

To examine with an eye to criticism or correction

A tire that has been recapped.

To write or give a critical report on (a new work or performance, for example).

A summary or recapitulation, as of a news report, sports contest, or television show.

(Law) To evaluate (a decision made by or action taken by a lower court) to determine whether any error was made.

To seal (something) again with a cap.

To subject to a formal inspection, especially a military inspection.

To replace the worn tread on a tire by gluing a new outer portion. (US English only - Retread in UK English)

To go over or restudy material

To recapitulate.

To write critical reviews, especially for a newspaper or magazine.

A tire that has had new tread glued on.

A reexamination or reconsideration.

A recapitulation.

A retrospective view or survey.

A leveraged recapitalization accomplished by increasing the debt to equity ratio.

A restudying of subject matter.

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

An exercise for use in restudying material.

A used automobile tire that has been remolded to give it new treads

A report or essay giving a critical estimate of a work or performance.

Summarize briefly;

A periodical devoted to articles and essays on current affairs, literature, or art.

An inspection or examination for the purpose of evaluation.

A formal military inspection.

A formal military ceremony held in honor of a person or occasion.

(Law) An evaluation conducted by a higher court of a decision made or action taken by a lower court to determine whether any error was made.

A musical show consisting of often satirical skits, songs, and dances; a revue.

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

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

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

A stage show made up of topical sketches etc.

A survey of the available items or material.

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

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

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

To survey; to look broadly over.

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

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

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

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

(obsolete) To retrace; to go over again.

To view or see again; to look back on.

To go over and examine critically or deliberately.

To retrace; to go over again.

To look back; to make a review.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

A lesson studied or recited for a second time.

A new appraisal or evaluation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory

A formal or official examination;

Look at again; examine again;

Appraise critically;

Hold a review (of troops)

Refresh one's memory;

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

Typically, recaps are factual and do not include personal opinions.

Recaps maintain a straightforward and factual tone, focusing on clarity.

Yes, depending on the medium and audience, reviews can range from formal to informal.

Reviews are prevalent in literature, movies, products, and services to critique and provide in-depth analysis.

Yes, reviews can range from short blurbs to extensive essays, depending on the depth of analysis.

Yes, recaps are ideal for quickly informing someone about what they missed.

No, reviews can be written by professionals or laypeople, such as user reviews on products.

To critically evaluate and analyze a subject, providing insight and possibly recommendations.

Yes, reviews can significantly influence the decisions of potential users, readers, or viewers.

No, recaps can also be used for sports events, meetings, and summarizing other sequences of events.

While not always necessary, expertise can enhance the depth and credibility of a review.

No, recaps aim to provide a brief overview of the key points or events.

Yes, recaps can be useful for summarizing academic lectures, seminars, or research findings.

Generally, recaps are shorter than reviews, providing just a quick overview.

No, reviews can be positive, negative, or mixed, depending on the reviewer's assessment.