to assess or consider again in order to change or improve the current understanding or decision
example
After reviewing the project outcomes, the team decided to reevaluate their strategies to ensure better results in the future.
synonyms
reassessreviewreconsider
word origin — The word 'reevaluate' is derived from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'evaluate', which comes from the Latin 'evaluare', meaning 'to value or estimate'.
reevaluate, decelerate, dehumanize, scrimp, abash: meanings and examples
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reevaluate · verb/ˌriːˈɛvəliˌeɪt/
to assess or consider again in order to change or improve the current understanding or decision
After reviewing the project outcomes, the team decided to reevaluate their strategies to ensure better results in the future.
Synonyms: reassess, review, reconsider
Origin: The word 'reevaluate' is derived from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'evaluate', which comes from the Latin 'evaluare', meaning 'to value or estimate'.
decelerate · verb/dɪˈsɛləreɪt/
to decrease in speed or velocity
As the car approached the red light, the driver had to decelerate quickly to avoid running the signal.
Synonyms: slow down, reduce speed, brake
Origin: The word 'decelerate' is derived from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'down from' or 'reverse', combined with 'celerate' from the Latin 'celerare', meaning 'to hasten'.
dehumanize · verb/diˈhjuː.mə.naɪz/
to deprive someone of human qualities or dignity
The brutal treatment of prisoners can dehumanize them, stripping away their dignity and sense of self-worth.
Synonyms: depersonalize, dissociate, objectify
Origin: The term 'dehumanize' is composed of the prefix 'de-' meaning removal or reversal, and 'humanize' which comes from 'human' (Latin 'humanus' meaning 'of man, human'). It emerged in the mid-20th century.
scrimp · verb/skrɪmp/
to use less money or resources than you need or to save by being stingy
In order to save for their dream vacation, they decided to scrimp on dining out for a few months.
Synonyms: stint, skimp, economize
Origin: The word 'scrimp' comes from the Middle English word 'scrimpien', meaning to contract or shrink. It is related to the word 'shrimpy', which refers to something small.
abash · verb/əˈbæʃ/
to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
She felt abashed after tripping in front of the entire class during the presentation.
Synonyms: embarrass, disconcert, humiliate
Origin: Middle English 'abashen', from Old French 'abaisser' meaning 'to lower', and from 'a-' (from Latin 'ad-') + 'baisier' (to lower or humiliate).