peer review

noun

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

peer review

noun

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

Derived Forms

• ˌpeer-reˈviewed, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of peer review¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

"This is an incredibly exciting study", Professor Qiuli Li from the Institute of Geology and Geophysics wrote in a detailed peer review.

From BBC

This analysis has been published in the scientific journal Nature after rigorous peer review.”

From BBC

“The modern media cycle drives stories faster than sound research, science and peer review time lines can validate them,” Kirkpatrick wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

Her research still needs to be peer reviewed, but Prather said she’s confident her work is on the verge of finding proof that bacteria in the water are becoming aerosolized and making people sick.

From Los Angeles Times

That report was not peer reviewed, but two others that were have appeared this year focusing on the ShotSpotter programs in Chicago and Kansas City, both of which launched their programs in 2012.

From Salon