Reviewed

Reviewed is the past tense and past participle of the verb review. As a verb, to review means to examine something carefully, assess its quality or condition, or critique its merits. The action can be iterative, as in revising a draft after a review. As an adjective, reviewed describes something that has undergone examination or revision, such as a document that has been checked for accuracy or a manuscript that has been edited.

Etymology: The word comes from the Middle English reviwe(n), from Old French revoir "to look at again," from re- "again" + voir "to see" (ultimately Latin videre).

Usage: In academia, manuscripts or proposals are reviewed by peers or editors; in publishing, the term peer-reviewed signals that experts have evaluated the work. In journalism and consumer media, reviews comprise assessments of products, services, or performances. In editing, a review may lead to changes, resulting in a revised or reviewed edition. In law and administration, decisions may be reviewed by a higher authority.

See also: review, reviewer, peer review, revision, revised edition, systematic review.

Notes: The nuance depends on context. The tense indicates completed action, while the adjective indicates current status after examination or revision.