reexamined
|re-ex-am-ined|
B2
/ˌriːɪɡˈzæmɪnd/
(reexamine)
review again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reexamine' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'examine' from Latin 'examinare', meaning 'to weigh or test'.
Historical Evolution
'examinare' transformed into the Old French word 'examiner', and eventually became the modern English word 'examine'. The prefix 're-' was added to form 'reexamine'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to test or weigh again', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'reexamine'.
The committee reexamined the proposal before making a decision.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45