reviewer

noun

re·​view·​er ri-ˈvyü-ər How to pronounce reviewer (audio)
: one that reviews
especially : a writer of critical reviews

Examples of reviewer in a Sentence

many reviewers were unhappy with the movie's cryptic ending
Recent Examples on the Web Business publication The Information and news website Vox reported in the past that Amazon used human reviewers for the technology, which the company has acknowledged. Haleluya Hadero, Quartz, 17 Apr. 2024 Schwartz craved praise throughout his career, and even went so far as to orchestrate good reviews, telling his publisher which reviewers to solicit and which to avoid. Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024 Loneliness was a con of the Vision Pro that reviewer after reviewer pointed out. Victoria Song, The Verge, 12 Apr. 2024 As a gear reviewer, I’m pretty stoked whenever someone asks me about barefoot shoes. Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 11 Apr. 2024 Patio Fire Pit More than 2,000 reviewers give this a solid 4.7-star rating thanks to qualities like its patented internal airflow system, ease of assembly and sturdiness. Kelsey Chapman, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2024 Rated for children as young as 3, it’s still enjoyed by kids as old as 8, reviewers shared. Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 8 Apr. 2024 They are set to release later this year, with samples coming to reviewers in short order. Parker Hall, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024 Pack these impenetrable rubber Hunter Play Short Boots, and read on for more affordable rain boots Amazon reviewers love below. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reviewer was in 1651

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“Reviewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reviewer. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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