reappraisal

/ (ˌriːəˈpreɪzəl) /

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noun

the assessment or estimation again of the worth, value, or quality of a person or thing

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Words nearby reappraisal

reappear, reapply, reappoint, reapportion, reapportionment, reappraisal, reappraise, rear, Rear Adm., rear admiral, Reardon

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How to use reappraisal in a sentence

A reappraisal of another epic tear-jerker, Gone with the Wind, is discussed in the TLS this week by Paula Marantz Cohen.
Best of Brit Lit|Peter Stothard|July 9, 2009|DAILY BEAST
How to Sell is all about how Bobby comes to internalize this reappraisal of value.
The Gem Trade's Shady Characters|Jonathan Blitzer|May 13, 2009|DAILY BEAST
On carts and on men's shoulders, biblical floats appeared: It was time for a reappraisal of faith, time to honor the local Virgin.
The Haciendas of Mexico|Paul Alexander Bartlett
It was equally obvious that a reappraisal of his position was in order.
Insidekick|Jesse Franklin Bone

But if your boss changed his mind, you would have an agonizing reappraisal.
Eight Keys to Eden|Mark Irvin Clifton
Filial usurpation of parental freedom is not wholly unprecedented in these days of reappraisal of most values.
Child Versus Parent|Stephen Wise