peer review
Say it: PEER ree-VYOO /ˌpɪə rɪˈvjuː/ · noun
What “peer review” means
Other experts checking research before publication.
More precisely: Evaluation of scientific work by other experts in the field before it is published.
Example: “The claim went viral before peer review, and the paper was later retracted.”
When to use it
In academic or research discussions, for specialists assessing a study's methods and reasoning before a journal decides whether to publish it.
Similar words
expert review, refereeing, vetting
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