Redetermined: meaning, definitions and examples
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redetermined
[ ˌriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪnd ]
decision making
Redetermined refers to the act of making a new decision or judgment about a previously settled matter. It is a process where an individual or a group revisits an earlier conclusion and modifies or changes it based on new information, perspectives, or circumstances. This term is commonly used in various contexts, including legal, financial, and personal decisions where reevaluation is necessary to arrive at a more accurate or suitable conclusion.
Synonyms
re-evaluated, reassessed, reconsidered, redefined, revised.
Examples of usage
- The committee redetermined the eligibility criteria after new evidence was presented.
- After reviewing the results, the team redetermined their project goals.
- The court redetermined the sentence based on the new facts of the case.
Translations
Translations of the word "redetermined" in other languages:
🇵🇹 redeterminado
🇮🇳 पुनर्निर्धारित
🇩🇪 neu bestimmt
🇮🇩 ditentukan ulang
🇺🇦 перевизначений
🇵🇱 ponownie określony
🇯🇵 再決定された
🇫🇷 redéterminé
🇪🇸 redefinido
🇹🇷 yeniden belirlenen
🇰🇷 재결정된
🇸🇦 معاد تحديده
🇨🇿 znovu určený
🇸🇰 znovu určený
🇨🇳 重新确定的
🇸🇮 ponovno določen
🇮🇸 aftur ákveðinn
🇰🇿 қайта анықталған
🇬🇪 მחדש განსაზღვრული
🇦🇿 yenidən müəyyən edilmiş
🇲🇽 redefinido
Etymology
The term 'redetermined' is formed by the prefix 're-', meaning 'again' or 'back', combined with the root word 'determine'. The root 'determine' originates from the Latin word 'determinare', which means 'to set limits, to fix, or to define'. This word evolved in Middle English to encompass the meaning of decisively coming to a conclusion or resolving something. As the prefix 're-' was added, its meaning expanded to indicate a repeat action, suggesting a re-evaluation or a change in a previously made determination. The use of 'redetermined' has increased in various fields, particularly in contexts dealing with decisions that require adjustments in light of new developments or changes in information.