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reappraisal

/ˌriːəˈpreɪzəl/ /ˌriːæˈpreɪzəl/

Meanings
noun
A second look at or reassess a value of something; a new appraisal.

Examples :

"After failing the first exam, Maria made a reappraisal of her study habits and decided to spend more time reviewing the material. "
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Related Words

Illustration failing

failing verb

/ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

To be unsuccessful.

"Throughout my life, I have always failed."

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration decided

decided verb

/dɪˈsaɪdəd/

To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle

"Her last-minute goal decided the game."

Illustration after

after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

Illustration habits

habits noun

/ˈhæbɪts/

An action performed on a regular basis.

"It’s become a habit of mine to have a cup of coffee after dinner."

Illustration material

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

Illustration value

value noun

/ˈvæljuː/

The quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable.

"The Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world."

Illustration reviewing

reviewing verb

/rɪˈvjuːɪŋ/

To survey; to look broadly over.

"Before I tackle the question directly, I must briefly review historical approaches to the problem."

Illustration first

first noun

/fɪrst/ /fɜːst/ /fɝst/

The person or thing in the first position.

"He was the first to complete the course."

Illustration reassess

reassess verb

/ˌriːəˈses/ /ˌriːæsˈses/

To assess again; to revise an earlier assessment; to reevaluate

"After failing the first test, the student decided to reassess her study habits. "

Illustration second

second noun

/ˈsɛkɪnd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/

Something that is number two in a series.

"My sister is the second oldest child in our family. "

Illustration appraisal

appraisal noun

/əˈpɹeɪzəl/

The act or process of developing an opinion of value.

"The appraisal of the house was needed before we could make an offer. "