REAPPRAISAL Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

reappraisal

noun

(ˌ)rē-ə-ˈprā-zəl

Definition of reappraisal

as in review

a usually critical look at a past event teachers are undertaking a reappraisal of the current grading system, as the consensus is that A's have been given out too easily of late

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Recent Examples of reappraisal During each year at least 11 of the 100 counties are conducting a county wide reappraisal. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026 Once beloved, Miasma fell from grace over the years thanks to a series of shitty sequels plus later generations’ reappraisal of the films’ blatant misogyny and transphobia. — Rachel Handler, Vulture, 14 May 2026 Almost all of the studies treated reappraisal as a one-step process. — Christian Waugh, The Conversation, 12 May 2026 Arlington has also faced a $20 million budget shortfall, which Ross said was brought on by changes to the Tarrant Appraisal District’s reappraisal process. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for reappraisal

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Noun

On top of that, Darline Graham faces a review of her eligibility to run for the seat by a state county GOP chairman.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 20 July 2026
Rubio, meanwhile, came out of the deal with positive reviews from the pro-Israel crowd, who viewed his silence as disapproving of the concessions made in the deal.

— Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

Definition of review

Noun

Siri and Kennedy have for years called for a reexamination of the process for seeking compensation for vaccine injuries.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
However, in a recent court filing, Larimer County District Attorney Gordon McLaughlin's office moved to dismiss the arson charge after a reexamination of the evidence.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 25 June 2026

Definition of reexamination

Noun

Adding to the sagging mood is a broader reconsideration of AI’s returns on investment.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 17 July 2026
The ruling comes several months after Judge Caproni issued a similar holding in a reconsideration motion by the league and the New York Giants, Denver Broncos and Houston Texans.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of reconsideration

Noun

Presidential legacy in the United States is no longer defined solely through retrospection and archival preservation.

— Andre Dowell, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Frisell will turn 75 on March 18, midway through his current tour, and retrospection is a constant throughout In My Dreams.

— Archie Forde, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026

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