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rethinking

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹiˈθɪŋkɪŋ// UK //ɹɪθˈɪŋkɪŋ// re·think·ing

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.


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.

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