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reconsideration

 

[ ˌriː.kənˌsɪd.əˈreɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in decision-making

The act of thinking again about a decision or opinion, especially in a formal way. It involves reviewing and possibly changing one's previous decision or opinion.

Synonyms

re-evaluation, reappraisal, reassessment, rethink

Examples of usage

  • Upon further reconsideration, the committee decided to reverse their initial ruling.
  • After much reconsideration, she realized she had made a mistake in her judgment.
  • The reconsideration of their policy led to a more favorable outcome for the company.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

A formal process in which a decision or judgment is reviewed, especially in court.

Synonyms

re-examination, retrial, review

Examples of usage

  • The case is under reconsideration by the higher court.
  • The judge granted a reconsideration of the previous ruling.

Translations

Translations of the word "reconsideration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reconsideração

🇮🇳 पुनर्विचार

🇩🇪 Neubewertung

🇮🇩 pertimbangan ulang

🇺🇦 перегляд

🇵🇱 ponowne rozważenie

🇯🇵 再検討 (さいけんとう)

🇫🇷 réexamen

🇪🇸 reconsideración

🇹🇷 yeniden değerlendirme

🇰🇷 재고 (再考)

🇸🇦 إعادة النظر

🇨🇿 přehodnocení

🇸🇰 prehodnotenie

🇨🇳 重新考虑 (chóngxīn kǎolǜ)

🇸🇮 ponovni premislek

🇮🇸 endurmat

🇰🇿 қайта қарау

🇬🇪 გადახედვა

🇦🇿 yenidən baxış

🇲🇽 reconsideración

Etymology

The word 'reconsideration' originated from the combination of 're-' meaning 'again' and 'consideration' meaning 'the act of thinking about something carefully'. The term has been used since the late 16th century and has evolved to represent the process of reviewing or reevaluating decisions or opinions, both informally and formally.

See also: consider, considerable, considerably, considerate, considerately, considerateness, consideration, considerative, considering, inconsiderate, inconsiderately, reconsider.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,806 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.