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

1. thinking again about a choice previously made
   • he had second thoughts about his purchase
2. a consideration of a topic (as in a meeting) with a view to changing an earlier decision