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reexamine the evidence

/riːɪɡˈzæmɪn ði ˈɛvɪdəns/
phrase★Intermediate— review evidence again
⚖️Law
formal

to carefully review or investigate evidence again, often to ensure accuracy or uncover new insights

The defense attorney requested to reexamine the evidence to find inconsistencies.

The defense team wanted to go through the evidence again to identify any contradictions or errors.

After new information emerged, the investigators decided to reexamine the evidence.

With the arrival of new details, the investigators chose to review the evidence once more to see if it changed their conclusions.

💡

This phrase is commonly used in legal, investigative, or academic contexts where thoroughness is required.

Collocations

reexamine the evidencereview evidence againreexamine the casereview a legal or investigative case again

Synonyms

review the evidencereassess the evidencere-evaluate the evidence

Antonyms

ignore the evidenceoverlook the evidence

Related Phrases

reassess the situationphrase
to evaluate a situation again
reconsider the findingsphrase
to think again about the results of an investigation

💡Pro Tip

Formal Context

Use this phrase in professional or formal settings, such as legal proceedings or academic research.

⚡Gold Rule

Accuracy Matters

When reexamining evidence, ensure that the process is thorough and unbiased to maintain credibility.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'reexamine' (to examine again) and the noun 'evidence' (information or proof).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in formal settings such as courtrooms, investigations, or academic research where careful reconsideration of facts is necessary.

Word Breakdown

reexamine
to examine again
verb
+
the evidence
the facts or information being reviewed
noun phrase
English Dictionary

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