Reexamination: meaning, definitions and examples

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reexamination

 

[ riːɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal

A second or further examination of a legal case, typically by a higher court.

Synonyms

reassessment, reconsideration, review.

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Word Description / Examples
reexamination

Use this when talking about a formal or detailed inspection or analysis, often in an academic or professional setting.

  • The court ordered a reexamination of the evidence.
  • A reexamination of the patient's medical history revealed new insights.
review

This is commonly used for general, often informal, checks or assessments of something. It can apply to almost any context, such as articles, movies, plans, or work.

  • The project underwent a thorough review before launch.
  • I wrote a review of the new restaurant in town.
reassessment

This is suitable when evaluating something again to determine its value, quality, or importance, often in financial, educational, or personal contexts.

  • After the market crash, there was a reassessment of investment strategies.
  • The reassessment of the student's work improved their final grade.
reconsideration

This applies to thinking about a decision or opinion again, often to change one's mind. It can be used in everyday situations and formal contexts.

  • She requested a reconsideration of her application after making some corrections.
  • After hearing his explanation, I had a reconsideration of my initial judgment.

Examples of usage

  • The reexamination of the evidence led to a different verdict.
  • The Supreme Court ordered a reexamination of the case.
Context #2 | Noun

academic

The act of reviewing and studying material again, especially in preparation for an exam.

Synonyms

review, revision, study.

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reexamination

Use this in academic or legal settings when you need to look at something again carefully to verify its accuracy or to find new information. It often implies a thorough and detailed process.

  • The reexamination of the case revealed new evidence.
  • The paper requires a reexamination of its core assumptions.
revision

Best used in educational or writing contexts where changes and improvements are being made to a piece of work. It implies the process of editing and updating content.

  • The essay needs significant revision before submission.
  • She spent the weekend doing a revision of her lecture notes.
review

Ideal for contexts where a general look or evaluation of something is needed. It could be for work, study, or feedback purposes. This term is often used in everyday language.

  • The company conducts an annual review of all employees.
  • I need to review my notes before the exam.
study

Appropriate when referring to detailed examination or investigation, often academically. It implies a deep and focused effort to understand something.

  • I have to study for my chemistry exam.
  • The study of ancient cultures was fascinating to her.

Examples of usage

  • She spent the weekend in reexamination of the course material.
  • After a thorough reexamination of the textbook, he felt more confident for the test.

Translations

Translations of the word "reexamination" in other languages:

🇵🇹 revisão

🇮🇳 पुनः परीक्षा

🇩🇪 Überprüfung

🇮🇩 peninjauan ulang

🇺🇦 перегляд

🇵🇱 ponowne badanie

🇯🇵 再検査

🇫🇷 réexamen

🇪🇸 reexaminación

🇹🇷 yeniden inceleme

🇰🇷 재검토

🇸🇦 إعادة الفحص

🇨🇿 přezkoumání

🇸🇰 opätovné preskúmanie

🇨🇳 复查

🇸🇮 ponovni pregled

🇮🇸 endurskoðun

🇰🇿 қайта тексеру

🇬🇪 ხელახალი გამოკვლევა

🇦🇿 təkrar yoxlama

🇲🇽 reexaminación

Etymology

The word 'reexamination' originated from the combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'examination'. It first appeared in the mid-19th century and has since been used in legal, academic, and other contexts to denote a repeated or further examination of something.

See also: examinable, examination, examine, reexamine, unexamined.