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reappraisal

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A second look at or reassessment of the value of something; a new appraisal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: reappraisement

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a new appraisal or evaluation

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: revaluation, review, reassessment

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: appraisal, assessment

Narrower terms: stocktaking, stock-taking

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English appraisal English reappraisal From re- + appraisal.