reevaluate
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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Related words
evaluate
To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.
discern
To perceive or recognize a subtle difference or hidden truth.
defer
To postpone something to a later time, or to yield to someone else's judgment.
authorize
To give official permission or approval for something
reconsider
Think about a decision or opinion again with the possibility of changing it
arbitrary
Based on random choice rather than reason or system