re-evaluate
UK: ˌriːɪˈvæljueɪt | US: ˌriːɪˈvæljueɪt
vt. to assess or examine something again, typically with new information or perspectives
The word "re-evaluate" combines the prefix "re-" (from Latin, meaning "again") with the verb "evaluate" (from French "évaluer," derived from Latin "valuare," meaning "to assess"). The prefix "re-" signals repetition, while "evaluate" retains its core meaning of judgment or analysis. This construction follows a common pattern in English where "re-" prefixes verbs to indicate renewed action (e.g., "redo," "rethink"). The word emerged in modern English to describe the act of reconsidering or reassessing a subject, often in academic, professional, or personal contexts.
The committee decided to re-evaluate the project after receiving new data.
Teachers should re-evaluate their methods to adapt to students' needs.
Investors must re-evaluate their portfolios during market fluctuations.
She took time to re-evaluate her career goals after the internship.
The software update requires users to re-evaluate their security settings.