These two words have the same pronunciation and overlapping meanings; both describe something which is viewed again. But review, which can be a noun or a verb, has many uses, while revue, a noun, has a very narrow meaning.
Review, the verb, has several different meanings—(1) examine again, (2) summarize, (3) summarize and evaluate (such as in a movie review). As a noun, review means a speech or essay doing one of the above.
A revue is a stage show featuring a variety of short performances by one theatrical or dance company (a summary of all the different things one group can do). This is an old-fashioned word associated with the kind of performances popular in the early twentieth century—with lines of dancers, burlesque, and slapstick comedy.
More Examples of “Review” in a Sentence
- We are reviewing the rule and will provide a more comprehensive review later.
- A civilian review board now also reviews misconduct cases and recommends disciplinary action.
- You can easily review their ratings, customer reviews and read any complaints they may have.
- The review board makes recommendations for discipline of cops on cases under investigation.
- Police have begun an internal review of the incident, according to their statement.
More Examples of “Revue” in a Sentence
- It is understood the incident was part of a law school revue skit.
- He took off with a touring revue, the last gasp of vaudeville and medicine shows.
- The brand new musical revue will include wonderful selections from everyone’s favorite MTI shows.
- The revue includes absurdist and political sketches from a team of eight writers.
- However, one type that I don’t think gets the recognition it deserves is a revue.