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meeting
A meeting of several people in which a specific topic or problem is discussed and often a decision is made.
Die Besprechung mit dem Kunden dauerte über zwei Stunden.
The meeting with the client lasted over two hours.
review
A critical assessment or review of an artistic work such as a book, film, or play.
Ich habe eine sehr gute Besprechung seines neuen Romans gelesen.
I read a very good review of his new novel.
'Die Besprechung' (the meeting/review) is derived from the verb 'besprechen' (to discuss). The ending '-ung' is a very common way to form a feminine noun from a verb.
Nach der Besprechung des Problems waren alle erleichtert.
After the discussion of the problem, everyone was relieved.
You can recognize the difference between the meanings from the context. If it is about work, projects, or teams, it means a meeting. If it is about books, films, or art, it means a review.
Die Besprechung des neuen Marketingplans findet morgen statt.
The meeting about the new marketing plan takes place tomorrow.
For the meaning 'Treffen' (meeting), typical verbs are: 'eine Besprechung haben' (to have a meeting), 'in einer Besprechung sein' (to be in a meeting), 'eine Besprechung leiten' (to lead a meeting), or 'eine Besprechung ansetzen' (to schedule a meeting).
Ich kann gerade nicht telefonieren, ich bin in einer Besprechung.
I can't talk on the phone right now; I'm in a meeting.
For the meaning 'Kritik' (review/critique), typical verbs are: 'eine Besprechung schreiben' (to write a review), 'eine Besprechung lesen' (to read a review), or 'eine (gute/schlechte) Besprechung bekommen' (to get a good/bad review).
Der Film hat in allen großen Zeitungen gute Besprechungen bekommen.
The film received good reviews in all the major newspapers.
criticism / review
When discussing an artistic work professionally, Kritik and Besprechung are often interchangeable. Kritik places more emphasis on analysis and evaluation. Besprechung refers more to the review as a whole, in which the work is critically assessed.
Die Besprechung des neuen Films enthält auch eine Bewertung seiner Handlung.
The review of the new film also evaluates its plot.
Die Kritik bewertet besonders die schwache Handlung des neuen Films.
The review is particularly critical of the new film’s weak plot.
