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Peer review

Review of research by other specialists before or after publication.

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Critique 76% connected

The art of criticism.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Review 76% connected

To view or see again; to look back on.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

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Referee 74% connected

One to whom a thing is referred; a person to whom a matter in dispute has been referred, in order that he may settle it.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Referee 74% connected

One to whom a thing is referred; a person to whom a matter in dispute has been referred, in order that he may settle it.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

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Referee 92% connected

One to whom a thing is referred; a person to whom a matter in dispute has been referred, in order that he may settle it.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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