Reviewee vs. Review — What's the Difference?

An artist receiving feedback on their exhibition.

A critique of a new restaurant's menu and service.

A student whose academic work is being graded or critiqued.

A summary and critique of a theatrical performance.

A company being evaluated by a regulatory body.

An analysis of a latest smartphone model.

An employee being assessed for their annual performance.

An academic critique of a scholarly article.

A candidate in a job interview process.

A consumer's feedback on a purchased product.

One who undergoes a review.

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 look over, study, or examine again

To consider retrospectively; look back on

To examine with an eye to criticism or correction

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

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

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

To go over or restudy material

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

A reexamination or reconsideration.

A retrospective view or survey.

A restudying of subject matter.

An exercise for use in restudying material.

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

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;

Yes, reviewees can gain insights, feedback, and opportunities for improvement from reviews.

A reviewee is the subject of the review, providing necessary information or performances for evaluation.

A reviewee is a person or entity being evaluated or reviewed.

A review is an evaluation, critique, or analysis of a service, product, or performance.

Reviews can be written by critics, consumers, peers, or professionals specialized in the subject matter.

In many evaluative contexts, yes, but the scope and nature of the review can vary widely.

Yes, self-reviews are reflective evaluations but lack the external perspective of other reviews.

Some types of reviews, especially in technical or specialized fields, require expert knowledge.

Feedback is often direct and personal, while a review is a formal assessment intended for a wider audience.

No, reviews can be positive, negative, or mixed, depending on the evaluator’s findings.

Absolutely, especially in contexts like employment or academia.

No, some reviews, like employee performance evaluations, are confidential.

Yes, there are often mechanisms in place for reviewees to provide feedback or dispute findings.

The frequency can vary greatly depending on the context, from annual to project-based evaluations.

Yes, in contexts where evaluation or feedback is applicable, anyone can be a reviewee.