Reconsideration — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˌrē-kən-ˈsi-dər/ re·con·sid·er

Meaning & Definition of Reconsideration

Reconsideration (verb)

  1. to consider again especially with a view to changing or reversing
  2. to consider something again

Reconsideration (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a usually critical look at a past event

    "the discovery of new evidence calls for a reconsideration of the case"

    similar: reappraisal, reexamination, retrospect, retrospection, review
    related: recap, recapitulation, rehash
    near: preview

Related Entry: Reconsider (verb)

Reconsider is a different word from Reconsideration. The synonyms below are for reconsider, not for reconsideration.

  1. to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal

    "the new intelligence forced the general to reconsider his plan of attack"

    similar: readdress, reanalyze, reconceive, redefine, reevaluate, reexamine, reexplore, rethink, review, revisit, reweigh, change one's mind (about), go over, think better of
    related: rehear, reconceptualize, reenvision, reimagine, reappraise, reassess, reinvestigate, restudy, amend, correct, emend, rectify, reform, remedy, revise
    near: assert, defend, maintain, uphold

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Reconsideration

The most common words with a similar meaning to Reconsideration:

reappraisal, reexamination, retrospect, retrospection, review

Related Words for Reconsideration

recap, recapitulation, rehash

Near Antonyms of Reconsideration

preview

Word Forms of Reconsideration

Inflections: reconsidered, reconsidering, reconsiders

Derived words: reconsideration (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Reconsideration

First known use: 1571t

Frequently Asked Questions about Reconsideration

What does "Reconsideration" mean?

"Reconsideration" means to consider again especially with a view to changing or reversing. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to consider again especially with a view to changing or reversing.

What is another word for "Reconsideration"?

Other words for "Reconsideration" include reappraisal, reexamination, retrospect, retrospection and review. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Reconsideration" you intend.

How do you use "Reconsideration" in a sentence?

Examples of "Reconsideration" in a sentence: "the discovery of new evidence calls for a reconsideration of the case".

Is "Reconsideration" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Reconsideration" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Reconsideration"?

"Reconsideration" is pronounced /ˌrē-kən-ˈsi-dər/ and divided into syllables as re·con·sid·er.

What is the origin of the word "Reconsideration"?

First known use: 1571t.

What is another word for "Reconsideration" meaning "a usually critical look at a past event"?

When "Reconsideration" (noun) means a usually critical look at a past event, synonyms include reappraisal, reexamination, retrospect, retrospection and review.

What words are related to "Reconsideration"?

Words related to "Reconsideration" include recap, recapitulation and rehash.