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

Examples of reassess in a Sentence

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While dress codes on airlines have seen minimal changes over the years, the increasing number of incidents has prompted some carriers to reassess and articulate their expectations more precisely. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Jan. 2025 And this is the best time to reassess your preparedness. Indranil Debnath, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 This suggests that while the demand remains strong, sellers might be reassessing their expectations, paving the way for more balanced negotiations as inventory rises. Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 Live Crews improve containment on Palisades, Eaton fires; some residents allowed to return Once approved, the assessor’s office will reassess your property. Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025 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 30 Jan. 2025.

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