reappraise
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Definition
- Verb:
- To appraise or assess something again, especially to give a new or updated value or judgment: The act of evaluating something anew, often to reflect changed circumstances or new information.
Examples of Usage
- Verb:
- The company will reappraise its assets at the end of the fiscal year.
- After the feedback, she decided to reappraise her initial strategy.
- Homes in our town are reappraised every five years and taxes are increased accordingly.
Advanced Usage
"To reappraise one's position": To reconsider one's stance or opinion on a matter.
- In light of the new evidence, the scientist was forced to reappraise her position on the theory.
"To reappraise the situation": To take a fresh look at and re-evaluate a set of circumstances.
- The manager called a meeting to reappraise the situation after the project delay.
Variants and Related Words
Reappraisal (n): The act or an instance of reappraising.
- The quarterly financial reappraisal showed improved profits.
Appraise (v): To assess the value or quality of. (This is the root verb from which 'reappraise' is formed).
Synonyms
- Reassess: To assess again.
- Reevaluate: To evaluate again.
- Reconsider: To consider again, especially with a view to changing a decision.
Antonyms
- Maintain: To continue to have; to keep in an existing state.
- Uphold: To confirm or support something which has been questioned.
Related Phrases
Undergo a reappraisal: To be subjected to a fresh evaluation.
- The classic novel is undergoing a critical reappraisal by modern scholars.
Periodic reappraisal: A re-evaluation that happens at regular intervals.
- The insurance policy requires a periodic reappraisal of the insured property.
Verb
- appraise anew
- Homes in our town are reappraised every five years and taxes are increased accordingly