reevaluate
verb
re·eval·u·ate
(ˌ)rē-i-ˈval-yə-ˌwāt 
-yü-ˌāt
variants
or re-evaluate
reevaluated or re-evaluated; reevaluating or re-evaluating
: to evaluate (something or someone) again especially with regard to changes or new information
Debts force students to delay marriage, postpone children and reevaluate career choices.—
Steve Gardiner
Steve GardinerIf you are out of work, maybe this is a good time to slow down and reevaluate your priorities.—Mark Wayman
Mark WaymanThe time has come, I believe, for us to re-evaluate teaching …—Jane E. Peterson
Jane E. PetersonHe said … that council will have time later to reevaluate if the Cooksville Creek owners don't budge.—Alex McKeen
Alex McKeen
reevaluation
(ˌ)rē-i-ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən
noun
-yü-ˈā-
or re-evaluation
plural reevaluations or re-evaluations
Intense reevaluation of the field's traditional subject matter—and also of its methods of observation and explanation—has plunged cultural anthropology into a profound state of crisis.
—Louis A. Sass
Louis A. Sass
Synonyms
Examples of reevaluate in a Sentence
the senator is arguing that the government needs to reevaluate its budget in light of the committee's findings
Recent Examples on the Web
Under the guidelines, it will be reevaluated again next year.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 5 Sep. 2024
In June, the FDA, following its normal process of reevaluating the need for changes to the Covid vaccines, directed manufacturers to update their shots for the fall to better match the variants that were making people sick.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 16 Aug. 2024
These classifications were reevaluated in 2008 and all the variations were grouped into a single species, Ontocetus emmonsi, based on the shape of the tusks.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 14 Aug. 2024
Compensation and bonus structures should be in line with other agencies, and, upon being elected Sheriff, these will be reevaluated.
—Alex Freeman, Sun Sentinel, 23 July 2024
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Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 5 Sep. 2024
In June, the FDA, following its normal process of reevaluating the need for changes to the Covid vaccines, directed manufacturers to update their shots for the fall to better match the variants that were making people sick.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 16 Aug. 2024
These classifications were reevaluated in 2008 and all the variations were grouped into a single species, Ontocetus emmonsi, based on the shape of the tusks.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 14 Aug. 2024
Compensation and bonus structures should be in line with other agencies, and, upon being elected Sheriff, these will be reevaluated.
—Alex Freeman, Sun Sentinel, 23 July 2024
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“Reevaluate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reevaluate. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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