reevaluate
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Definition
- Verb:
- To assess or judge again; to reconsider the value, importance, or nature of something: The core meaning involves examining something anew, often with the possibility of changing a previous opinion, decision, or rating.
Usage
The verb "reevaluate" is transitive and requires a direct object. It is used when a prior assessment is no longer considered sufficient, accurate, or relevant, prompting a fresh analysis. It often implies a formal or deliberate process of reconsideration.
Examples
- Verb:
- After the failed product launch, the company decided to reevaluate its entire marketing strategy.
- The teacher asked the students to reevaluate their initial hypotheses based on the new experimental data.
- It's healthy to periodically reevaluate your personal goals and priorities.
Advanced Usage
- "To reevaluate one's position": To reconsider one's stance, opinion, or role in a situation.
- The new evidence forced the scientist to reevaluate her position on the theory.
- "To be subject to reevaluation": To be in a state where reassessment is necessary or ongoing.
- All company policies are subject to reevaluation on an annual basis.
Variants and Related Words
- Reevaluation (n): The act or process of reevaluating.
- The committee called for a complete reevaluation of the safety protocols.
- Reassess (v): A close synonym, meaning to assess again. Often used interchangeably with "reevaluate."
Synonyms
- Reassess: To assess again.
- Reconsider: To think about again, especially with a view to changing a decision.
- Reappraise: To appraise or estimate the value of something again.
- Review: To examine or assess something formally with the possibility of change.
Antonyms
- Uphold: To confirm or maintain a previous decision or assessment.
- Maintain: To continue to assert or keep a position without change.
Related Phrases
- Take a second look: An informal phrase meaning to reexamine something.
- The surprising results made us take a second look at the data.
- Go back to the drawing board: To start over in planning something, often after reevaluation shows the initial plan is flawed.
- The design was rejected, so the team had to go back to the drawing board.
Verb
- revise or renew one's assessment