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.” “As hybrid working leaves more offices underused, cities are rethinking the future of these buildings.” Scan code
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