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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Regularly reassessing your value proposition is crucial to staying relevant and competitive in evolving markets. Adam Povlitz, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 Yes, the Cavaliers have to reassess after their own playoff demise. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025 To keep up and remain viable, Tesla will have to reassess aspects of its business model. Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025 This is followed by an opposition between Mercury and Pluto on June 29, sparking deep revelations that lead you to reassess your values and long-term goals. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 June 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 10 Jun. 2025.

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