reassess

verb

re·​ass·​ess ˌrē-ə-ˈses How to pronounce reassess (audio)
-a-ˈses
reassessed; reassessing; reassesses
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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
ˌrē-ə-ˈses-mənt How to pronounce reassess (audio)
-a-ˈses-
noun
plural reassessments
… recent discoveries … are forcing a reassessment of long-established theories … —Larry Rohter

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Analysts point out that as market concerns over financing risks for AI related firms escalate, investors are reassessing the impact of elevated interest rates on economic growth and corporate debt servicing capacity. — CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 If approved, the board would annually reassess the proposal through fiscal year 2031. — CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 That means reassessing Lauder’s processes, workforce and asset allocations, and making the tough decisions about right-sizing its workforce. — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Mercury in Scorpio, however, can stir anxiety around money or self-worth, and Saturn retrograde asks you to reassess the give and take in your closest relationships. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reassess

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1689, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reassess was circa 1689

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