Reconsiderations — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

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

Meaning & Definition of Reconsiderations

Reconsiderations (verb)

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

Reconsiderations (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: reappraisals, reexaminations, retrospections, retrospects, reviews
    related: recapitulations, recaps, rehashes
    near: previews

Related Entry: Reconsider (verb)

Reconsider is a different word from Reconsiderations. The synonyms below are for reconsider, not for reconsiderations.

  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

Related Entry: Reconsideration (noun)

Reconsideration is a different word from Reconsiderations. The synonyms below are for reconsideration, not for reconsiderations.

  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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Reconsiderations

The most common words with a similar meaning to Reconsiderations:

reappraisals, reexaminations, retrospections, retrospects, reviews

Related Words for Reconsiderations

recapitulations, recaps, rehashes

Near Antonyms of Reconsiderations

previews

Word Forms of Reconsiderations

Inflections: reconsidered, reconsidering, reconsiders

Derived words: reconsideration (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Reconsiderations

First known use: 1571t

Frequently Asked Questions about Reconsiderations

What does "Reconsiderations" mean?

"Reconsiderations" 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 "Reconsiderations"?

Other words for "Reconsiderations" include reappraisals, reexaminations, retrospections, retrospects and reviews. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Reconsiderations" you intend.

How do you use "Reconsiderations" in a sentence?

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

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

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

How do you pronounce "Reconsiderations"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Reconsiderations"?

First known use: 1571t.

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

When "Reconsiderations" (noun) means a usually critical look at a past event, synonyms include reappraisals, reexaminations, retrospections, retrospects and reviews.

What words are related to "Reconsiderations"?

Words related to "Reconsiderations" include recapitulations, recaps and rehashes.