The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word REVIEWED
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What does REVIEWED mean?
REVIEWED verb- To survey; to look broadly over.
- To write a critical evaluation of a new art work etc.; to write a review.
- To look back over in order to correct or edit; to revise.
- To look over again (something previously written or learned), especially in preparation for an examination.
- To view or see again; to look back on.
- To retrace; to go over again.