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peer review

The correct spelling is peer review.

How to pronounce peer review

noun

Say it like: Pee-r r-evee-w

The correct spelling is peer review. The scholarly process whereby manuscripts intended to be published in an academic journal are reviewed by independent researchers (referees) to evaluate the contribution, i.e. t… For example: "Three drafts of his report were peer reviewed before it was accepted for publication."

Usage Examples

Three drafts of his report were peer reviewed before it was accepted for publication.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The scholarly process whereby manuscripts intended to be published in an academic journal are reviewed by independent researchers (referees) to evaluate the contribution, i.e. the importance, novelty and accuracy of the manuscript's contents.

verb

  1. 1.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, and/or written discussion of such.

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