reassessing
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B2
/ˌriːəˈsɛsɪŋ/
(reassess)
evaluate again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reassess' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'assess' from Latin 'assessus', meaning 'to sit beside'.
Historical Evolution
'assessus' transformed into the Old French word 'assesser', and eventually became the modern English word 'assess'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to sit beside for evaluation', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'evaluate or estimate'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to evaluate or estimate again.
The company is reassessing its strategy to improve sales.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45