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code review

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The practice, or an instance, of identifying and verifying the choice of algorithms, coding styles and compliance with the software design.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software

Examples

  • After several painful episodes, we've decided to adopt code review for all major changes.
  • How did that get through two separate code reviews?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To perform a code review on.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software

Examples

  • Did anyone code review that class before it went into the shipping version?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: review

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: koodikatselmointi — practice of verifying software changes
  • German: Codereview — practice of verifying software changes
  • German: Review — practice of verifying software changes
  • Hungarian: kódellenőrzés — practice of verifying software changes