reappraisal
/'ri:ə'preizəl/
Definition
Noun: A reappraisal is the act of examining or judging something again, often to form a new or updated opinion about its value, quality, or importance. It involves a fresh assessment or evaluation.
Usage
The word "reappraisal" is used to describe a formal or informal process of reconsideration. It is often applied in contexts like finance, art, history, policy, or personal beliefs, where a previous judgment is revisited in light of new information, changing circumstances, or different perspectives.
Examples
- The recent economic crisis forced a reappraisal of the country's financial regulations.
- After the discovery of new letters, there was a critical reappraisal of the author's early work.
- The documentary prompted a public reappraisal of the historical figure's legacy.
- He undertook a painful reappraisal of his career goals after the project failed.
Advanced Usage
- "To be subject to reappraisal": To be in a position where something must be or is being re-evaluated.
- Traditional teaching methods are increasingly subject to reappraisal.
- "To undergo a reappraisal": To experience a process of being re-evaluated.
- The company's assets must undergo a reappraisal every five years.
Variants and Related Words
- Reappraise (verb): To appraise or assess something again.
- We need to reappraise our strategy.
- Re-evaluation (noun): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "reappraisal."
Synonyms
- Reassessment
- Re-evaluation
- Review
- Reconsideration
- Reexamination
Antonyms
- Initial appraisal
- First assessment
Noun
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a new appraisal or evaluation
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