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

Examples of reassess in a Sentence

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In addition to setting firm boundaries with yourself and others, this is an opportunity to reassess the dynamics in your one-on-one connections. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 July 2025 As threats intensify, buyers are reassessing their real-estate portfolios with a sharper focus on climate resilience. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 July 2025 After reassessing their packaging and pricing, software teams should carefully introduce them to existing customers and prospects. Chris Mele, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 In addition to the familiar activist calls for cost cuts and stock buybacks, Jeff Smith’s hedge fund urged Autodesk’s board to reassess Anagnost’s position as CEO. Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 July 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 19 Jul. 2025.

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