reconsideration
/'ri:kən,sidə'reiʃn/
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Definition
Noun: 1. The act of thinking about something again, especially with the possibility of changing a previous decision or opinion. It involves reviewing a choice, plan, or topic to decide if it should be altered. 2. A formal review of a previous decision, often in an official or group context (e.g., a committee, court, or meeting).
Examples of Usage
Advanced Usage
- "To be worthy of reconsideration": Deserves to be thought about again.
- Given the changing economic climate, the policy is worthy of reconsideration.
- "To grant/allow for reconsideration": To formally permit a review of a decision.
- The court did not grant reconsideration of its ruling.
Variants and Related Words
- Reconsider (verb): To think about something again, typically with the possibility of changing one's mind.
- I urge you to reconsider your decision.
- Consideration (noun): Careful thought or attention.
Synonyms
- Review: A formal assessment or examination with a view to change.
- Reappraisal: An assessment of something again, especially to assign a new value.
- Re-evaluation: The process of evaluating something again.
- Second thought(s): A change of opinion or decision after reconsidering.
Related Phrases
- "Upon further reconsideration": A formal phrase used to introduce a revised opinion after more thought.
- Upon further reconsideration, the board has decided to approve the budget.
Noun
- thinking again about a choice previously made
- he had second thoughts about his purchase
- a consideration of a topic (as in a meeting) with a view to changing an earlier decision