REEXAMINATION Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

reexamination

noun

(ˌ)rē-ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shən

Definition of reexamination

as in review

a usually critical look at a past event the safety board's reexamination of the accident to see if it could have been prevented

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Recent Examples of reexamination That’s true even for routine reviews without any surprises, but add to that the potential for people to challenge the review and force costly reexamination or even litigation — something that practically anyone who might conceivably be affected by a development can do. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026 Most finance leaders say excessive manual finance processes are hindering growth, and this is leading to a reexamination of how FX transactions are executed, how pricing is obtained and how exposures are monitored. — Eric Huttman, Forbes.com, 4 June 2026 In some cases, such a reexamination appears to be already underway, said Paul Sanford, director of policy analysis at The Wilderness Society. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 However, in a recent court filing, Larimer County District Attorney Gordon McLaughlin's office moved to dismiss the arson charge after a reexamination of the evidence. — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reexamination

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Noun

But the plan changed after consultations with other senior administration officials, and Hegseth instead unveiled a six-month review of US forces in Europe.

— Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
The go-ahead run had been on the line with that ninth-inning review, in the Dodgers’ eventual 8-7 win against the Rockies in 11 innings.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of review

Noun

On direct appeal, the Florida Supreme Court vacated the death sentence and remanded the case for reconsideration over the trial court's handling of aggravating and mitigating factors in the case.

— Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 24 June 2026
The reconsideration comes just five days after the proposal failed in a tie vote.

— Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 22 June 2026

Definition of reconsideration

Noun

The same spirit of reappraisal is reaching Tuscany's white wines.

— Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Critical to the commission was also that the city review and align its methodology and reappraisal schedule for both residential piers and mooring permits so that both user groups are treated equitably.

— Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 27 May 2026

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