# Independently review the shared definition

Check the retained proof as the independent reviewer before recording approval. This does not change any product release.

Source: https://help.smartfact.ai/automation/guides/review-priority

Audience: Reviewer

Check the retained proof as the independent reviewer before recording approval. This does not change any product release.

## Independently review the shared definition

1. **Open the version for review**

   Open the version for review

   James Whitaker reviews a version prepared and verified by Sarah Hughes.

2. **Read the retained proof**

   Read the retained proof

   Inspect the exact version and each independently chosen expected answer.

3. **Record the review reason**

   Record the review reason

   Explain what you checked before approving this shared definition.

4. **Record the independent review**

   Record the independent review

   Save the review using the separate reviewer account.

5. **Read the retained review**

   Read the retained review

   Confirm that the approved review belongs to this exact version.

[Watch or practise this chapter](https://help.smartfact.ai/automation/demo?guide=review-priority&chapter=practice&audience=office)

Keep the retained proof and independent review with the exact definition version. Product releases remain separate.