Word Verb
reassess
v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ɹiəˈsɛs/ UK /ɹˌiːɐsˈɛs/ re·assess UK spelling reassessed, reassesses, reassessing
Definition
v.to look at a situation or a decision again to see if it is still correct. You do this when new information changes how you think about something.
v.to evaluate or estimate the value, nature, or significance of something again, typically in light of new information. Transitive — requires a direct object.
Examples
“We need to reassess our plan because the weather changed.”
“After the test results came in, the teacher decided to reassess the grading criteria for the final exam.”
“The board of directors must reassess the company's long-term strategy following the sudden shift in global market demand and the recent regulatory changes.”
Etymology
From re- + assess.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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