Reassessed: meaning, definitions and examples

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reassessed

 

[ riːəˈsɛst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

evaluation process

Reassessed is the past tense of the verb 'reassess', which means to evaluate or estimate something again. This term is used in various contexts, such as in education, real estate, or project management. When something is reassessed, it often implies that the initial evaluation was reconsidered due to new information or changing circumstances. The process can lead to a different judgment or conclusion than what was previously determined.

Synonyms

re-evaluated, recalculated, reconsidered, reexamined

Examples of usage

  • The teacher reassessed the students' understanding after the review.
  • The company reassessed its budget in light of recent financial changes.
  • After the new evidence emerged, the committee reassessed their decision.

Translations

Translations of the word "reassessed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reavaliado

🇮🇳 फिर से आंका गया

🇩🇪 neu bewertet

🇮🇩 dinilai kembali

🇺🇦 переглянуто

🇵🇱 ponownie ocenione

🇯🇵 再評価された

🇫🇷 réévalué

🇪🇸 revaluado

🇹🇷 yeniden değerlendirildi

🇰🇷 재평가된

🇸🇦 إعادة تقييم

🇨🇿 znovu posouzeno

🇸🇰 znovu posúdené

🇨🇳 重新评估

🇸🇮 ponovno ocenjen

🇮🇸 endurmetið

🇰🇿 қайта бағаланған

🇬🇪 მחדש შეფასებული

🇦🇿 yenidən qiymətləndirilmiş

🇲🇽 reevaluado

Word origin

The word 'reassess' is derived from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' combined with the verb 'assess', which comes from the Latin word 'assessare', meaning 'to sit beside'. The original Latin term implies a sitting beside someone to help them determine their value, which evolved into the modern sense of evaluating the worth or quality of something. The term 'assess' has seen widespread use since the 15th century in English, particularly in relation to property taxes. As the practice of evaluation grew in various fields, the need to indicate the act of reviewing or altering an assessment led to the creation of 'reassess' in the late 20th century. This modern use emphasizes the importance of ongoing evaluation in rapidly changing contexts, such as economics, education, and personal accountability.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,817, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.