Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary - re-examine

(re-examines, re-examining, re-examined) Note: in AM, also use 'reexamine' If a person or group of people re-examines their ideas, beliefs, or attitudes, they think about them carefully because they are no longer sure if they are correct. Her husband and children will also have to re-examine their expectations. = reassess VERB: V n • re-examination (re-examinations) It was time for a re-examination of the situation... = reassessment N-VAR: usu N of n