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peer review

American

noun

evaluation of a person's work or performance by a group of people in the same occupation, profession, or industry.

peer review British

noun

the evaluation by fellow specialists of research that someone has done in order to assess its suitability for publication or further development

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Other Word Forms

peer-reviewed adjective

Etymology

Origin of peer review

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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The chapter underwent an extensive and rigorous peer review process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Together, they represent the physical sciences, life sciences and social sciences, and they host studies that have not yet been through peer review.

From Science Daily • Dec. 24, 2025

As a result of the referral, the QAA determined that it was necessary to undertake an independent targeted peer review into the university.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

The research by authors from Spain, Brazil and Mozambique was submitted Monday to The Lancet Global Health and is awaiting peer review.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

“I thought they went on peer review and so on.”

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman

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