Revisiting: meaning, definitions and examples

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revisiting

 

[ riːˈvɪzɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

looking back

Revisiting means to return to a place or situation that you have been to before, often in order to think about it or re-examine it. It can also refer to going back to something, such as a project or idea, for further consideration or evaluation.

Synonyms

re-examine, reconsider, return to, review.

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Word Description / Examples
revisiting

Used when looking back at a place, topic, or event you've previously explored to gain a new perspective.

  • After several years, I am revisiting my old neighborhood to see how it has changed.
  • In light of recent advancements, the scientists are revisiting their earlier theories on climate change.
return to

Appropriate when physically or metaphorically going back to a place, task, or activity you have previously left.

  • After a short break, I will return to my studies.
  • He decided to return to his hometown after many years living abroad.
re-examine

Best suited for detailed and careful inspection or analysis of something you've already looked at. Often used in academic or professional settings.

  • Due to the new evidence, the jury is asked to re-examine the case.
  • The health inspector decided to re-examine the restaurant's cleanliness standards.
reconsider

Used when you are asked to think again about a decision or opinion, often to potentially change your mind.

  • After hearing their arguments, I might reconsider my stance on the issue.
  • Given the latest financial data, the board will reconsider its expansion plans.
review

Usually used when looking over something, like documents or performances, to assess or give an opinion. Common in both academic and casual contexts.

  • The manager needs to review the end-of-year financial report.
  • I spent the weekend reviewing my notes for the exam.

Examples of usage

  • I enjoyed revisiting my old neighborhood and reminiscing about the good times I had there.
  • After receiving feedback, she decided to revisit her initial proposal and make some revisions.
  • He kept revisiting the same memories, trying to make sense of what had happened.

Translations

Translations of the word "revisiting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 revisitando

🇮🇳 फिर से देखना

🇩🇪 erneut besuchen

🇮🇩 mengunjungi kembali

🇺🇦 повторний візит

🇵🇱 ponowne odwiedzanie

🇯🇵 再訪

🇫🇷 revisite

🇪🇸 revisitar

🇹🇷 yeniden ziyaret

🇰🇷 재방문

🇸🇦 إعادة زيارة

🇨🇿 znovu navštívit

🇸🇰 opätovná návšteva

🇨🇳 重新访问

🇸🇮 ponovni obisk

🇮🇸 endurheimsókn

🇰🇿 қайта келу

🇬🇪 ხელახალი ვიზიტი

🇦🇿 yenidən ziyarət

🇲🇽 revisitar

Etymology

The word 'revisiting' originates from the combination of 're-' meaning 'again' and 'visit' meaning 'to go to see someone or something.' The concept of revisiting has been a common practice throughout history, as people often return to places or ideas for various reasons such as reflection, improvement, or nostalgia.

See also: revisit, visit, visiting, visitor, visitors.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,393, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.