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reassess
/ˌriːəˈsɛs/
evaluate again
After the project failed, the team had to reassess their strategy.
They needed to evaluate their strategy again after the project failed.
general
To evaluate or judge something again, often to update or correct a previous assessment.
The doctor reassessed the patient's condition after new symptoms appeared.
The doctor evaluated the patient's condition again because new symptoms appeared.
We need to reassess our budget to account for unexpected expenses.
We need to evaluate our budget again to include unexpected expenses.
Often used in formal or professional contexts to indicate a thorough re-evaluation.
Collocations
reassess the situationevaluate the situation againreassess prioritiesre-evaluate what is most importantreassess the risksevaluate the risks again
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
Use 'reassess' in formal or professional settings. For casual speech, 'reevaluate' or 'rethink' may be more natural.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
Don't use 'reassess' for minor or trivial decisions; reserve it for significant or complex evaluations.
Word Origin
From 're-' (again) + 'assess' (to evaluate). First recorded in the mid-19th century.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in professional, academic, and formal contexts. Can imply a change in perspective or a more careful evaluation.
Word Breakdown
re-
again
prefixassess
to evaluate
rootEnglish Dictionary