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

ˈpir-ri-ˈvyü

transitive verb

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The later findings, currently undergoing peer review ahead of publication, are a reminder that Covid’s long-term consequences, including higher risks for dementia and heart disease, continue to unravel almost five years after the pandemic began. —

Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024 The current peer review model often favors researchers affiliated with prestigious institutions and those who conform to established norms or work in trendy fields. —

Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024 The peer review literature on extreme weather attribution is increasingly robust. —

Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024 Two peer reviews by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine essentially ripped it apart, rejecting it both times. —

Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for peer review