peer review

noun

: a process by which something proposed (as for research or publication) is evaluated by a group of experts in the appropriate field
peer-review transitive verb

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Regular peer reviews focusing on collaborative outcomes rather than individual contributions help maintain momentum, while clear escalation paths prevent the formation of knowledge bottlenecks that covert narcissists often exploit. Mark Murphy, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 Those include improvements to article vetting and peer review, along with assurances that articles will be retracted if there's evidence of policy breaches. Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024 Even though the findings still have to undergo peer review, scientists are thrilled with the new work. Gayoung Lee, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024 The authors of the study, which has not undergone peer review, have been exploring facial preference in monkeys for years. Bychristie Wilcox, science.org, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for peer review 

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of peer review was in 1969

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“Peer review.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peer%20review. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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