reappraisal

reappraisal
noun
ADJECTIVE
fundamental, major (esp. BrE), radical
complete
critical

a critical reappraisal of existing ideas and social institutions

VERB + REAPPRAISAL
force, prompt, trigger

This research has prompted a reappraisal of his legacy.

Their reappraisal was triggered by new evidence.

lead to

Her theory is that disillusionment with employment leads to reappraisal of career goals.


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  • reappraisal — UK US /ˌriːəˈpreɪzəl/ noun [C or U] ► the process of examining a situation or activity again in order to make changes to it, for example in order to make it more modern or effective: a reappraisal of sth »Extra funding necessary to cope with the… …   Financial and business terms

  • reappraisal — [[t]ri͟ːəpre͟ɪz(ə)l[/t]] reappraisals N VAR If there is a reappraisal of something such as an idea or plan, people think about the idea carefully and decide whether they want to change it. [FORMAL] Britain s worst jail riot will force a… …   English dictionary

  • reappraisal — n. to do, make a reappraisal * * * make a reappraisal to do …   Combinatory dictionary

  • reappraisal — UK [ˌriːəˈpreɪz(ə)l] / US [ˌrɪəˈpreɪz(ə)l] noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms reappraisal : singular reappraisal plural reappraisals an occasion when you consider an attitude or situation again Derived word: reappraise verb transitive Word… …   English dictionary

  • reappraisal — re|ap|prais|al [ ,riə preızl ] noun count or uncount an occasion when you consider an attitude or situation again: American policy in this area is due for a serious reappraisal. ╾ re|ap|praise verb transitive …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • reappraisal — n. * * * …   Universalium

  • reappraisal — noun A second look at or reassess a value of something; a new appraisal …   Wiktionary

  • reappraisal — re·ap·prais·al || ‚rɪːə preɪzl n. new estimate, new assessment, new appraisal …   English contemporary dictionary

  • reappraisal — re·appraisal …   English syllables

  • reappraisal — re ap•prais′al n …   From formal English to slang

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