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peer review n. an examination and evaluation of the performance of a professional or technician by a board or committee made up of people in the same occupation. This may arise in determining whether a person has been legitimately discharged, denied promotion or penalized by an employer, or is found to have failed to meet minimum standards of performance and is thus liable in a lawsuit claiming damages due to negligence. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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State boards of accountancy would only be able to access peer reviews for firms in their state, unless the firm specifically gives permission for other state boards to have access. Either surveys or interviews are generally used for individual director peer reviews and they're typically done once a year, often in conjunction with the annual board assessment. EPA scientists who spent 5 years and went through two external peer reviews to make sure that relevant current science was reflected. |
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