peer review
To review before publication, as by an authority or authorities in the pertinent field…To review before publication, as by an authority or authorities in the pertinent field of study, of the written form of an idea, hypothesis, theory, or written discussion of such.
» Tom's paper was published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Meaning
1 sensesTo review before publication, as by an authority or authorities in the pertinent field of study, of the written form of an idea, hypothesis, theory, or written discussion of such.
Three drafts of his report were peer-reviewed before it was accepted for publication.
- evaluate professionally a colleague's work
Examples
5 sentencesTom's paper was published in a peer-reviewed journal.
This article is not peer-reviewed.
ruНа данную статью нет рецензии. — odexed
Carlos's work is often the subject of peer review and critique.
Every scientific article needs to pass peer review before it is published in a scientific journal.
Oh, you have evidence disproving evolution? Gather your data, have it peer-reviewed, and receive your Nobel prize.
Forms
peer reviews, peer reviewing, peer reviewed, peer reviewed| Base form | peer review · to peer review |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | peer reviews |
| Present participle | peer reviewing |
| Past simple | peer reviewed |
| Past participle | peer reviewed |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonyms- evaluate professionally a colleague's work:referee
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle