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reassess

verb

Definition of reassess

as in to assess

to think about (something) again in order to decide whether to change your opinion or judgment of it The doctor reassessed the injury. She convinced him to reassess the issue.

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Recent Examples of reassess Mahogany left the Saints game with what was initially deemed a knee injury, but it was later reassessed as a hip injury. — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Measles was declared eliminated from the United States in 2000, but recent outbreaks mean that status will be reassessed in November. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026 The conflict has prompted several nations to look at ways to reassess their energy sovereignty. — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026 This delay could give North Dakota a chance to reassess whether the policy is worth its hefty price tag to implement. — Amy Dalrymple, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reassess

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It’s been further modified by many factors, from today’s online publishing platforms to new means for assessing and quantifying scientific impact, and the increasingly interdisciplinary and team-based nature of research.

— Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
However, as some researchers have pointed out, the available studies didn’t assess whether emotions are actually regulated through the chatbot, and therefore conflate distress relief with attachment.

— Pascal Vrticka, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of assess

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Developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI), the MQ-9B SeaGuardian’s performance was evaluated at the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Force (MPRF) Commander’s Operational Group (COG).

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
About 50 employees signed off on an email to leadership expressing concerns and providing suggestions, such as evaluating clutter and removing items like pillows that are hotspots for the insects.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of evaluate

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This has prompted investors to reevaluate the interest rate trajectory of the Bank of England, providing upward momentum for UK gilt yields.

— , CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
There could be work drama or commotion among your colleagues that shakes up existing allegiances, which will compel you to reevaluate who’s really on your team.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026

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