Guide 149 / 200 5 swaps Formal register
Professional words for “review”
Five words for what kind of review.
i · When it mattersTwo lines, no filler
"Review" is flat. "Assess" brings judgment; "examine" is careful inspection; "evaluate" weighs against criteria; "appraise" is formal valuation; "vet" is suitability-checking.
ii · The swaps5 ways
- 01Assess neutral
bring judgment to bear
Assess the impact of the change.
- 02Examine neutral
careful inspection
Examine the incident timeline.
- 03Evaluate neutral
weigh against criteria
Evaluate vendors against our scorecard.
- 04Appraise formal
formal valuation or grading
Appraise performance at mid-year.
- 05Vet neutral
check suitability before proceeding
Vet the draft with legal before circulating.