take another look at and think about differently

reevaluate

verb|/ˌriː.ɪˈvæl.ju.eɪt/

To assess or judge something again with fresh perspective

Examples

In a meeting

Given the market changes, we need to reevaluate our pricing strategy.

Over coffee

After that conversation, I'm starting to reevaluate my weekend plans.

Why this word

reconsider

reevaluate means conducting a new systematic assessment, while reconsider is simply thinking again

review

reevaluate implies potentially changing the valuation or judgment, while review is examining what exists

rethink

reevaluate suggests formal reassessment with criteria, while rethink is informal reconsidering

Usage tip

Use when circumstances have changed or new information suggests a previous decision or judgment should be reconsidered

Etymology

Latin: 're-' (again) + 'evaluare' (to determine the value of)

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