Definition

1. 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

1. appraise anew
   • Homes in our town are reappraised every five years and taxes are increased accordingly