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  4. reexamine

reexamine

/ˌriːɪɡˈzæmɪn/
to examine again

The jury was asked to reexamine the evidence carefully.

The jury was asked to look at the evidence again to make sure they understood it fully.


formal

to examine or investigate something again, often more carefully or thoroughly

The doctor decided to reexamine the patient's test results.

The doctor chose to look at the patient's test results again to ensure accuracy.

After the accident, investigators reexamined the security footage.

After the accident, investigators looked at the security footage again to gather more details.

Often used in formal or professional contexts, such as legal, medical, or academic settings.

Collocations

reexamine the evidenceto look at evidence again for a more detailed analysisreexamine the policyto review and assess a policy again

Synonyms

reviewreassessre-evaluatereconsider

Antonyms

ignoreoverlookdismiss

Pro Tip

Formal Usage

Use 'reexamine' in formal contexts where a thorough review is needed, such as in legal or medical settings.

Word Origin

From 're-' (again) + 'examine' (to inspect or investigate).

Usage Notes

The word is often used in formal contexts, such as legal, medical, or academic settings, where careful review is necessary.

Word Breakdown

re-
again
prefix
+
examine
to inspect or investigate
root
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