reappraisal

IPA/ˌriːəˈpreɪzl/
KK[rˌiəprˈezəl]IPA/ˌriːəˈpreɪzl/

reappraisal — noun

  • reappraisalsingular
  • reappraisalsplural

1. a careful second look at a situation, idea, or person to decide whether an earli

1.名詞C1
釋義

a careful second look at a situation, idea, or person to decide whether an earlier judgment about it needs to change.

例句

Tariro's reappraisal of her goals led her to apply for a teaching job in Osaka.

The hospital board called for a full reappraisal of its safety procedures after the incident.

collocation: call for a full reappraisal

同義詞
  • re-evaluation

    very close in meaning; re-evaluation is slightly broader and can apply to people, data, or plans equally

  • reassessment

    close synonym; reassessment is more common in testing and educational contexts

  • reconsideration

    focuses on the thought process itself rather than the outcome; slightly less formal

文法句型

call for a reappraisal of [something]

a reappraisal of [something] shows / reveals / leads to

用法筆記

Often used in formal or professional contexts such as business, education, and policy-making. Commonly follows verbs like call for, undergo, lead to, or prompt. The object of reappraisal is typically a broad system, policy, opinion, or strategy — not a single item or a routine task.

常見錯誤

I did a reappraisal of the menu before dinner.
I did a reappraisal of my budget after the unexpected expenses.
💡Reappraisal implies a serious re-examination of a plan or opinion, not a casual look at a minor thing.