peer reviewing

A form of peer review — The scholarly process whereby manuscripts intended to be published in an academic journal are reviewed by independent researchers (referees) to evaluate the contribution, i.e. the importance, novelty and accuracy of the manuscript's contents.

Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of peer review
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