recenzji

Recenzja, in Polish, is a noun meaning a critical assessment or evaluation of a work, product, or subject. It is commonly used to denote a review published in media, a scholarly evaluation of a manuscript, or a consumer evaluation of a service or item. The term can refer to literary, film, music, or software reviews, among others, and it can also describe the process of reviewing in academic or professional contexts, such as peer review.

Etymology and related forms: Recenzja derives from Latin recensere, meaning to examine or review, through historical layers of Latin and other Romance language influence that contributed to its Polish formation. Related words include recenzent (the reviewer) and recenzje (nominative plural for reviews).

Grammatical note: Recenzji is the genitive singular form of recenzja, and it also appears as the locative singular after certain prepositions (for example, w recenzji, meaning in a review). The nominative plural form is recenzje (e.g., te recenzje są interesujące – these reviews are interesting). Context typically clarifies which case is intended.

Usage and contexts: In journalism and culture, recenzje evaluate artistic works and performances. In academia and publishing, recenzje refer to evaluations of manuscripts, grant proposals, or research papers, often written by experts known as recenzenci or recenzenci naukowi (peer reviewers). The process of peer review relies on formal recenzje to inform publication decisions and quality control.

See also: Peer review, krytyka, recenzent, recenzja naukowa.