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review vs think back

think back vs review

review is a noun but think back is not a noun.

review and think back both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
review Yes No Yes No
think back No No Yes No
As verbs, think back is a hypernym of review; that is, think back is a word with a broader meaning than review:
  • review: look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember
  • think back: recapture the past; indulge in memories
Other hypernyms of review include remember.
review (noun) think back (noun)
a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment
practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory
a formal or official examination
(law) a judicial reexamination of the proceedings of a court (especially by an appellate court)
a new appraisal or evaluation
a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion
an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
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
(accounting) a service (less exhaustive than an audit) that provides some assurance to interested parties as to the reliability of financial data
review (verb) think back (verb)
look at again; examine again recapture the past; indulge in memories
look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember
hold a review (of troops)
refresh one's memory
appraise critically
Difference between review and think back

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