Definition of reconsideration in English:
reconsideration
nounˌriːkənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃ(ə)nˌrik(ə)nˌsɪdəˈreɪʃ(ə)n
The act of considering something again; review.
a careful reconsideration of the existing approaches
Example sentencesExamples
- However, upon reconsideration, she said that perhaps such a bylaw would affect her.
- This new situation leads to a reconsideration of national security risks and threats.
- Now, less than three years after his death at the age of 89, a vigorous reconsideration of his significance is under way.
- In conclusion, the government has some serious reconsideration to do.
- Lord Justice Sedley upheld the argument and referred the case back to the county court for reconsideration.
- There needs to be a review of all of this and a reconsideration of the role of the director of Central Intelligence.
Synonyms
review, re-examination, reassessment, re-evaluation, reappraisal, rethink, another look, a fresh look
Definition of reconsideration in US English:
reconsideration
nounˌrik(ə)nˌsɪdəˈreɪʃ(ə)nˌrēk(ə)nˌsidəˈrāSH(ə)n
The act of considering something again; review.
a careful reconsideration of the existing approaches
Example sentencesExamples
- There needs to be a review of all of this and a reconsideration of the role of the director of Central Intelligence.
- However, upon reconsideration, she said that perhaps such a bylaw would affect her.
- This new situation leads to a reconsideration of national security risks and threats.
- In conclusion, the government has some serious reconsideration to do.
- Lord Justice Sedley upheld the argument and referred the case back to the county court for reconsideration.
- Now, less than three years after his death at the age of 89, a vigorous reconsideration of his significance is under way.
Synonyms
review, re-examination, reassessment, re-evaluation, reappraisal, rethink, another look, a fresh look, relook