reassess

verb

re·​ass·​ess ˌrē-ə-ˈses How to pronounce reassess (audio)
-a-ˈses
reassessed; reassessing; reassesses

transitive verb

: to assess (something) again
reassess the damage
reassessed her priorities/goals/values
… had the sense to reassess their situation before making a critical error.Stephen Lias
… some people in the community are reassessing the role of athletics at an academically poor school.Randal C. Archibold
reassessment noun
plural reassessments
… recent discoveries … are forcing a reassessment of long-established theories … Larry Rohter

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To accomplish this, organizations must reassess their tech strategies to ensure investments in innovation align with business goals and long-term value. Andy Boyd, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 Set a reminder to check the drawer every few months to declutter, reassess its contents, and reorganize as needed. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2025 The risk of flooding has been assessed, then reassessed, then reassessed again. Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025 Road conditions there will be reassessed Wednesday morning. Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 12 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for reassess 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1689, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reassess was circa 1689

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“Reassess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassess. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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