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Synonyms for reassess


Grammar : Verb
Spell : uh-ses
Phonetic Transcription : əˈsɛs

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Définition of reassess

Origin :
  • early 15c., "to fix the amount (of a tax, fine, etc.)," from Anglo-French assesser, from Medieval Latin assessare "fix a tax upon," originally frequentative of Latin assessus "a sitting by," past participle of assidere "to sit beside" (and thus to assist in the office of a judge), from ad- "to" (see ad-) + sedere "to sit" (see sedentary). One of the judge's assistant's jobs was to fix the amount of a fine or tax. Meaning "to estimate the value of property for the purpose of taxing it" is from 1809; transferred sense of "to judge the value of a person, idea, etc." is from 1934. Related: Assessed; assessing.
  • As in reconsider : verb think about again
  • As in review : verb go over again
  • As in reevaluate : verb reconsider
  • As in rethink : verb reconsider
Example sentences :
  • I have proposed the reconvening of the Conference next year to review progress; reassess priorities; and set new goals.
  • Extract from : « Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006 » by Various

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