Redetermine: meaning, definitions and examples
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redetermine
[ ˌriːdɪˈtəːmɪn ]
to reassess
To redetermine means to decide again or reassess something that has already been determined. This action typically involves reviewing previous decisions or calculations to ensure accuracy or to accommodate new information. Redetermination can occur in various fields, such as law, finance, or any situation where prior results are subject to change. It highlights the importance of adaptability and continual evaluation in decision-making processes.
Synonyms
re-evaluate, reassess, recalculate, revise.
Examples of usage
- The committee decided to redetermine the eligibility criteria.
- We need to redetermine the budget after the new expenses.
- The judge may redetermine the sentence based on new evidence.
Translations
Translations of the word "redetermine" in other languages:
🇵🇹 redeterminar
🇮🇳 पुनःनिर्धारित करना
🇩🇪 neu bestimmen
🇮🇩 menentukan kembali
🇺🇦 перевизначити
🇵🇱 ponownie określić
🇯🇵 再決定する
🇫🇷 redéterminer
🇪🇸 redeterminar
🇹🇷 yeniden belirlemek
🇰🇷 재결정하다
🇸🇦 إعادة تحديد
🇨🇿 znovu určit
🇸🇰 opätovne určiť
🇨🇳 重新确定
🇸🇮 ponovno določiti
🇮🇸 endurákveða
🇰🇿 қайта анықтау
🇬🇪 მחדש განსაზღვრა
🇦🇿 yenidən müəyyənləşdirmək
🇲🇽 redeterminar
Etymology
The word 'redetermine' is formed by the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and the root word 'determine', which comes from the Latin 'determinare', meaning 'to set boundaries or define'. The combination suggests the action of defining or deciding something again. The usage of 'redetermine' began to emerge in the English language in the late 19th century, as various fields required precision and clarity in decisions made. As industries grew more complex, the need to revisit and possibly alter determinations led to the adoption of this term. It is especially prevalent in legal and financial contexts, where past decisions can have significant implications and may necessitate re-examination.