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Reappraising: meaning, definitions and examples

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reappraising

 

[ ˌriːəˈpreɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

evaluation process

Reappraising refers to the act of re-evaluating or reassessing something, typically in light of new information or changed circumstances. This process allows individuals or organizations to adjust their understanding, judgments, or strategies based on updated insights. It is commonly used in various fields such as psychology, finance, and project management to ensure that previous assessments remain valid and relevant. The concept emphasizes ongoing critical thinking and adaptability in decision-making.

Synonyms

reassessing, reevaluating, revaluating

Examples of usage

  • The committee is reappraising the project's budget in light of recent developments.
  • She is reappraising her career goals after receiving feedback from her mentor.
  • The team is reappraising their strategy to align with the new market conditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "reappraising" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reavaliação

🇮🇳 पुनर्मूल्यांकन

🇩🇪 Neubewertung

🇮🇩 penilaian kembali

🇺🇦 перегляд

🇵🇱 ponowna ocena

🇯🇵 再評価

🇫🇷 réévaluation

🇪🇸 revaluación

🇹🇷 yeniden değerlendirme

🇰🇷 재평가

🇸🇦 إعادة تقييم

🇨🇿 přejmenování

🇸🇰 opätovné hodnotenie

🇨🇳 重新评估

🇸🇮 ponovna ocena

🇮🇸 endursko mat

🇰🇿 қайта бағалау

🇬🇪 გადახედვა

🇦🇿 yenidən qiymətləndirmə

🇲🇽 revaluación

Etymology

The word 'reappraise' is formed by combining the prefix 're-', meaning 'again' or 'back', with the term 'appraise', which originates from the Latin 'appretiare', meaning 'to set a price on' or 'to value'. The combination emphasizes the act of valuing something anew or reconsidering its worth. 'Appraise' has been used in English since the 15th century and typically refers to the evaluation of the value of property or the importance of something. As contexts where regular assessment is crucial emerged, so did the need for the term 'reappraise'. Usage has grown in professional and academic settings, especially in fields where ongoing assessment is necessary due to changing variables or situations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,691, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.