reconsideration

noun

Definition of reconsiderationnext
as in review
a usually critical look at a past event the discovery of new evidence calls for a reconsideration of the case

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  1. review
  2. reexamination
  3. retrospect
  4. reappraisal
Noun
  • The outlet said that the move came after a close review of Amazon’s programming costs across its entertainment portfolio, prompted by several expensive series that failed to connect with audiences.
    Bruce Gil, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • In feedback, YouTube fans suggested that Brownlee was valuing profit over the original purpose of his platform, which is to provide quality, unbiased reviews of consumer tech products.
    Kat Tenbarge, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of review
Noun
  • The reexamination of the case came more than 35 years after the fatal shooting of Jose and Kitty Menendez in their Beverly Hills home.
    Cindy Von Quednow, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
  • The reexamination relates to new evidence uncovered over the past year providing context to the crimes.
    Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of reexamination
Noun
  • In retrospect, maybe that episode should’ve saved John’s assassination for the end.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
  • The temporary balances struck by our leaders are seen in retrospect not as end-states but as only ephemeral (if necessary) strategies for their time.
    Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of retrospect
Noun
  • During his recent reappraisal, writers have often commented on the redemptive potential of Indiana’s venom.
    Brandon Sanchez, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
  • The first modern reappraisal of his work was published in 2009 by Mikhail Anokhin, a pediatrician who also describes himself a publicist, short story writer, and playwright.
    Loren R. Graham, Foreign Affairs, 29 Apr. 2016
Definition of reappraisal
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