Meaning and Usage
The Korean noun '검토' refers to the act of examining, reviewing, or investigating something carefully. It is commonly used in formal or professional contexts such as business, academics, or official procedures.
Common Contexts
You will often see '검토' used when discussing documents, plans, proposals, or problems that require careful consideration before making decisions. For example, contracts, reports, or project plans are frequently subject to '검토'.
Collocations and Patterns
- 계약서 검토 (contract review): used when checking legal documents.
- 문제 검토 (issue review): used when analyzing or reconsidering problems.
- 검토 결과 (review results): refers to the findings or conclusions after examination.
- 다시 검토하다 (to review again): implies re-examining something for accuracy or improvement.
Register and Politeness
'검토' is a formal noun and is often paired with polite verbs like '하다' (to do) in formal speech or writing. It is appropriate in business emails, reports, and official conversations.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '검토' with '조사' (investigation) or '확인' (confirmation). While '검토' emphasizes careful consideration or review, '조사' is more about gathering information, and '확인' is about verifying facts. Use '검토' when you want to express thoughtful examination rather than just checking or investigating.