Definition

To look at or study something again in order to understand it better or to find new information.

Example

The teacher asked the students to reexamine their essays before submitting them.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think we should reexamine our plan for the project.

That's a good idea; we might have missed some important details.

Yeah, I want to make sure we're on the right track.

Absolutely, let's go through everything again together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reexamine → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "examinare" (meaning to weigh or test). The word means to weigh or test something again, suggesting a second look or review.

Memory Tip

Think of 'examining' something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'examinare' means to weigh or test.

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