单词 | reassess |
释义 | reassess (once / 11773 pages) v The verb reassess means to consider something again, especially if new factors have come to light since you first assessed the issue. Now that you know the parents won't be home, you should reassess letting your kids go to the party. There are two sets of double ss in the word reassess. The prefix re- means "again," so reassess means to assess again. When you reassess a situation, you may change your position, but you may come to your original conclusion again. The word does not necessarily imply a change of opinion, just another review of the situation. In light of some math errors in the family budget, you reassess the costs of the vacation, but conclude it is still doable. WORD FAMILYreassess: reassessed, reassesses, reassessing, reassessment+/assess: assessable, assessed, assesses, assessing, assessment, assessor, reassess/assessment: assessments/assessor: assessors/reassessment: reassessments USAGE EXAMPLESAssessors will reassess the property over the next two years. Washington Times(Dec 30, 2016) Finally, scientists are reassessing the possibilities of aging and performance thanks, in part, to an 85-year-old who recently finished a marathon in under four hours. New York Times(Dec 29, 2016) It’s the latest example of how the incoming administration is reassessing the U.S. government’s approach to tackling climate change and other environmental priorities. Washington Post(Dec 20, 2016) v revise or renew one's assessment Syn|Hyper reevaluate appraise, assess, evaluate, measure, valuate, value evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of |
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