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Word

rethinking

Phoneticsre·think·ing

US/ɹiˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

UK/ɹɪθˈɪŋkɪŋ/

Definition

n. the act of thinking about something again to see if you should change your mind or your plan.

n. the process of reconsidering a previous decision, policy, or idea, often with the intent of making significant changes. Functions as a gerund or verbal noun.

Examples

“The project needs a serious rethinking before we spend more money.”

“After the initial failure of the marketing campaign, the team began a complete rethinking of their strategy for the next quarter.”

“The sudden shift in global economic conditions has prompted a fundamental rethinking of the company's long-term expansion goals and its reliance on international supply chains.”

Examples

simple

“The project needs a serious rethinking before we spend more money.”

contextual

“After the initial failure of the marketing campaign, the team began a complete rethinking of their strategy for the next quarter.”

complex

“The sudden shift in global economic conditions has prompted a fundamental rethinking of the company's long-term expansion goals and its reliance on international supply chains.”

Real-World Examples

“This shift begins by rethinking our relationships with children, families, communities and nature.”
Phys.org · 21 Aug 2026
“As hybrid working leaves more offices underused, cities are rethinking the future of these buildings.”
BBC News · 10 Aug 2026

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Occasional
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