Definition

The process of evaluating something again to make a new judgment or decision about it.

Example

After the project was completed, the team conducted a reassessment to determine its success.

Conversation

Have you heard about the reassessment of our project goals?

Yeah, I think it's a good idea to make sure we're on track.

Absolutely, I just hope it doesn't slow us down too much.

I doubt it; it might actually help us focus better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reassessment → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "assess" (from Latin "assessare", meaning to sit beside or evaluate) and the suffix "-ment" (meaning the action or process of). The word "reassessment" means the process of evaluating something again.

Memory Tip

Think of evaluating something 'again' ('re-') after having 'assessed' it before. This helps you remember that reassessment is about re-evaluating.

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