REEXAMINATION Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

reexamination

noun

(ˌ)rē-ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shən

Definition of reexamination

as in review

a usually critical look at a past event the safety board's reexamination of the accident to see if it could have been prevented

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Recent Examples of reexamination Most finance leaders say excessive manual finance processes are hindering growth, and this is leading to a reexamination of how FX transactions are executed, how pricing is obtained and how exposures are monitored. — Eric Huttman, Forbes.com, 4 June 2026 Jeyamohan’s principal literary preoccupation has been an aesthetic and critical reexamination of the values of the classical and folk traditions of Indian thought, as well as those of modern ideologies. — Literary Hub, 16 Apr. 2026 That’s true even for routine reviews without any surprises, but add to that the potential for people to challenge the review and force costly reexamination or even litigation — something that practically anyone who might conceivably be affected by a development can do. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026 Orbán's conduct has prompted a reexamination of how the EU accepts new members and monitors current ones. — Sam McNeil, Arkansas Online, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reexamination

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Noun

This game, too, was not without controversy, though, as Switzerland’s Breel Embolo was sent off after a VAR review for ‘mistaken identity’.

— The Athletic Soccer Experts, New York Times, 14 July 2026
The move follows months of public discussion, including an online survey — open through July 15, a community meeting and feedback from the Zoning Commission, which recommended denying the current draft proposal to allow additional review.

— Ken Molestina, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Definition of review

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

The same spirit of reappraisal is reaching Tuscany's white wines.

— Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Critical to the commission was also that the city review and align its methodology and reappraisal schedule for both residential piers and mooring permits so that both user groups are treated equitably.

— Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 27 May 2026

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