reassess

verb

re·​ass·​ess ˌrē-ə-ˈses 

-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

ˌrē-ə-ˈses-mənt 

-a-ˈses-

noun

plural reassessments

… recent discoveries … are forcing a reassessment of long-established theories …

—Larry Rohter

Examples of reassess in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As market conditions evolve and new challenges emerge, James and his team collaboratively reassess their priorities, making micro-adjustments to ensure that their efforts remain aligned with the company’s strategic objectives. —Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2024

Those agonizing moments are key to reassessing Joanne in the world of Feud, something Molly Ringwald relished — as an actress and as a writer and translator who has long been inspired by Capote’s work. —Manuel Betancourt, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2024

Today Washington is reassessing the purpose and role of foreign aid. —Andrew J. Pierre, Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024

Furthermore, the transportation policy is undergoing a full policy review to reassess its current state. —Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1689, in the meaning defined above