peer review
peer review noun: the scholarly process whereby manuscripts intended to be published in an academic journal are reviewed by independent researchers (referees) to evaluate the contribution, i.e. the importance, novelty and accuracy of the manuscript's contents.
Noun
peer review (countable and uncountable, plural peer reviews)
- The scholarly process whereby manuscripts intended to be published in an academic journal are reviewed by independent researchers (referees) to evaluate the contribution, i.e. the importance, novelty and accuracy of the manuscript's contents.
- Peer review […] happens in two ways. In one method, a paper submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal is examined by other scientists in the field before an editor (usually an expert in the field) passes judgment on it. The second method is review by an independent panel of experts who...2006, National Institute for Literacy, What is Scientifically Based Research?, page 2
- It isn’t easy to know what to make of these studies. Many undergo peer review, but an experiment can be structured in a way that favours a particular outcome and still be valid science.2019 April 25, Samanth Subramanian, “Hand dryers v paper towels: the surprisingly dirty fight for the right to dry your hands”, in The Guardian
- Synonyms:
- refereeing
Verb
peer review (third-person singular simple present peer reviews, present participle peer reviewing, simple past and past participle peer reviewed)
- To review before publication, as by an authority or authorities in the pertinent field of study, of the written form of an idea, hypothesis, theory, or written discussion of such.
- Three drafts of his report were peer-reviewed before it was accepted for publication.
peer review meaning in Tamil
peer review in Tamil
- சமநிலையிலுள்ள வல்லுநர்களின் ஆய்வு, சக ஆய்வர்களின் மதிப்பாய்வு
Synonyms of peer review
Forms of peer review
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | peer reviews |
| alternative form | peer-review |
| Verb | |
| third-person singular present | peer reviews |
| present participle | peer reviewing |
| past participle | peer reviewed |
| past | peer reviewed |
Words formed from peer review
Questions about peer review
- What does peer review mean?
- Peer review means the scholarly process whereby manuscripts intended to be published in an academic journal are reviewed by independent researchers (referees) to evaluate the contribution, i.e. the importance, novelty and accuracy of the manuscript's contents.
- What is peer review in Tamil?
- Peer review in Tamil is சமநிலையிலுள்ள வல்லுநர்களின் ஆய்வு, சக ஆய்வர்களின் மதிப்பாய்வு. See Peer review meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is peer review?
- Peer review can be a noun or a verb.
- What is the plural of peer review?
- The plural of peer review is peer reviews.
Words near peer review in the dictionary
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