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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Creators who attended OpenAI’s first-ever influencer brand trip at a luxury resort in upstate New York posted glowing reviews of their private cabins, nature excursions and farm-to-table meals.

— Angela Yang, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026
The software also tracks verbal commitments in a log called the Promise Ledger, so that staff can be held accountable during performance reviews.

— Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of review

Noun

Furthermore, return-to-office mandates are flagged as a major talent risk, causing significant job reconsideration.

— Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Biden could have requested reconsideration by the full appeals court or asked the Supreme Court to intervene.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 July 2026

Definition of reconsideration

Noun

All German chancellors after Angela Merkel have faced rock-bottom approval ratings, capped by Merz’s historic unpopularity, and Merkel herself has faced a damning reappraisal of her tenure after leaving.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026
Calling from England, Hughes thinks the critical reappraisal and resuscitation of the movie has gained a bit of momentum — and is in danger of slipping.

— Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

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