reassessment

USAGE SUMMARY

"reassessment" is a correct and usable word in written English.
You can use it when you want to refer to an evaluation or appraisal that is done again for some reason. For example, "The new manager decided to do a reassessment of the employees to make sure each was in the right position for their skills."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Formal & Business

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

The reviews recommended a reassessment of rescue policy around lifejackets which led to customs personnel deciding not to give any to passengers on a boat shortly before it sank, killing four people.

The Guardian

According to Downing Street, Cameron insisted the bill – calculated by officials based on a reassessment of economic performance over the past decade – could not be treated as a "purely technical transaction".

The Guardian

But maybe the outcome will be a reassessment of what we find interesting.

The Guardian - Tech

But the gains made by independents and minority parties in recent years must force a reassessment of that view.

The Guardian

Although the report concluded that "only a director from outside the secret service, removed from organizational conditions and personal relationships, will be able to do [an] honest top to bottom reassessment", Earnest said that Clancy had proven himself "able to conduct a candid, clear-eyed assessment" and used his "credibility built up inside the agency" to enact reforms.

The Guardian

Since the reassessment under the new government, Tamworth town centre has fallen off the list, notwithstanding the local MP is a cabinet member.

The Guardian

A short reassessment.

The Guardian - Music

The Economist's commodities index has dropped by 13.9% over the past year and copper, often seen as especially sensitive to economic conditions, is down by almost 15%.The wobbles in financial markets so far this year can be explained as a timely reassessment of what had been an excessively rosy investor outlook.

The Economist

On the contrary, a BBC investigation of the start of hostilities in August, aired in late October, suggests that Georgian armed forces may have deliberately targeted civilians in Tskhinvali.Mr Saakashvili strongly refutes this, but a reassessment may be underway in Western capitals of his role in the events leading up to the war.

The Economist

When his 47-year-old wife, Sandra Fisher, also a painter, died just a fortnight after the exhibition closed, Kitaj blamed the critics and turned against his adoptive nation.Now two shows, drawn from the Jewish Museum in Berlin, offer a reassessment of this passionate and difficult artist.

The Economist

Moody's, a ratings agency, has put France's AAA rating under surveillance, with a reassessment due in January.

The Economist

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "reassessment" when you want to emphasize a formal or official review process. For less formal contexts, consider using "review" or "second look."

Common error

Avoid using "reassessment" in very casual conversations. Terms like "review" or "re-evaluation" might be more appropriate for everyday language.

Linguistic Context

The primary grammatical function of "reassessment" is that of a noun. It refers to the act of assessing something again. Ludwig highlights its frequent use in formal contexts.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

55%

Formal & Business

25%

Science

20%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Reference

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "reassessment" is a grammatically correct and frequently used noun that signifies the act of evaluating something again. As per Ludwig, it is considered a correct and usable word. It is commonly found in news and media, formal business settings, and scientific contexts, indicating a neutral to formal register. When considering alternative phrases, "reevaluation", "review", and "reappraisal" offer similar meanings. Remember to reserve "reassessment" for situations involving formal or official reviews, and avoid overuse in overly casual conversations.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

reevaluation

Replaces "reassessment" with a synonym, emphasizing the act of evaluating again.

reappraisal

Similar to "reassessment", but often implies a more formal or thorough evaluation.

reexamination

Highlights the process of examining something again, often in detail.

review

A more general term for examining or considering something again.

reconsideration

Emphasizes the act of thinking about something again, potentially leading to a change in opinion or decision.

fresh evaluation

Highlights the novelty and objectivity of new evaluation.

revision

Focuses on the act of making changes or corrections after a review.

new appraisal

Highlights the novelty and objectivity of new appraisal.

revised judgment

Focuses on the altered decision or conclusion after revisiting the matter.

second look

An informal way of saying to examine something again.

FAQs

How to use "reassessment" in a sentence?

You can use "reassessment" to describe the process of evaluating something again. For instance, "The company conducted a "reassessment" of its marketing strategy."

What can I say instead of "reassessment"?

You can use alternatives like "reevaluation", "review", or "reappraisal" depending on the context.

Which is correct, "reassessment" or "assessment"?

"Reassessment" implies a second or subsequent assessment, while "assessment" refers to the initial evaluation. Use "reassessment" when something has already been assessed once.

What's the difference between "reassessment" and "revision"?

"Reassessment" typically involves a complete re-evaluation, while "revision" often focuses on making specific changes or corrections.