Reevaluate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /(ˌ)rē-i-ˈval-yə-ˌwāt/ re·eval·u·ate

Meaning & Definition of Reevaluate

Reevaluate (verb)

  1. to evaluate (something or someone) again especially with regard to changes or new information

Reevaluate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

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

    "the senator is arguing that the government needs to reevaluate its budget in light of the committee's findings"

    similar: readdress, reanalyze, reconceive, reconsider, redefine, 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 Reevaluate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Reevaluate:

readdress, reanalyze, reconceive, reconsider, redefine, reexamine, reexplore, rethink, review, revisit, reweigh, change one's mind (about), go over, think better of

Related Words for Reevaluate

rehear, reconceptualize, reenvision, reimagine, reappraise, reassess, reinvestigate, restudy, amend, correct, emend, rectify, reform, remedy, revise

Near Antonyms of Reevaluate

assert, defend, maintain, uphold

Word Forms of Reevaluate

Inflections: reevaluated, re-evaluated, reevaluating, re-evaluating

Derived words: reevaluation (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Reevaluate

First known use: 1905

Frequently Asked Questions about Reevaluate

What does "Reevaluate" mean?

"Reevaluate" means to evaluate (something or someone) again especially with regard to changes or new information. As a verb, it is defined as: to evaluate (something or someone) again especially with regard to changes or new information.

What is another word for "Reevaluate"?

Other words for "Reevaluate" include readdress, reanalyze, reconceive, reconsider, redefine, reexamine, reexplore and rethink. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Reevaluate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Reevaluate"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Reevaluate". Common alternatives include readdress, reanalyze, reconceive, reconsider, redefine, reexamine, reexplore, rethink, review and revisit.

How do you use "Reevaluate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Reevaluate" in a sentence: "the senator is arguing that the government needs to reevaluate its budget in light of the committee's findings".

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

"Reevaluate" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Reevaluate"?

"Reevaluate" is pronounced /(ˌ)rē-i-ˈval-yə-ˌwāt/ and divided into syllables as re·eval·u·ate.

What is the origin of the word "Reevaluate"?

First known use: 1905.

What is another word for "Reevaluate" meaning "to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal"?

When "Reevaluate" (verb) means to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal, synonyms include readdress, reanalyze, reconceive, reconsider, redefine and reexamine.