reassess

verb

re·​ass·​ess ˌrē-ə-ˈses How to pronounce reassess (audio)
-a-ˈses
reassessed; reassessing; reassesses

transitive verb

: to assess (something) again
reassess the damage
reassessed her priorities/goals/values
… had the sense to reassess their situation before making a critical error.Stephen Lias
… some people in the community are reassessing the role of athletics at an academically poor school.Randal C. Archibold
reassessment noun
plural reassessments
… recent discoveries … are forcing a reassessment of long-established theories … Larry Rohter

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To achieve these benefits, conduct regular strategy sessions with your EA to reassess and prioritize goals. Kenzie Biggins, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 Take a step back to reassess where you're headed — don't be fooled by illusions. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024 The move comes as both countries reassess the situation in Syria, with both governments halting all new asylum claims and pausing the processing of pending requests, The Telegraph reported. Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024 As wage floors continue to climb, workers in sectors like healthcare and fast food stand to benefit, potentially prompting companies to reassess their business models. Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reassess 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1689, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reassess was circa 1689

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“Reassess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassess. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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