reassessment
Britishnoun
Explanation
To perform a reassessment of something is to evaluate it again, or reappraise it, especially if its value has changed or new information has altered your understanding of it. Towns and cities that charge property taxes need to know how much buildings are worth, so they can charge an appropriate amount. But, since real estate is always changing, towns and cities occasionally perform what's called a "reassessment" to determine the current value of each building. And since it is easy to misspell, don't forget: reassessment has two sets of two s's.
Vocabulary lists containing reassessment
Example Sentences
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The decline in Rocket Lab’s stock reflects investor reassessment of valuations in the space sector, with the company remaining unprofitable.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Once a patient is on a drug, side effects are often addressed with a second drug rather than with a reassessment of the first.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
But the latest allegations against Chávez are going to require more accountability and reassessment.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
That reassessment is exposing what could become a more fundamental shift.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
The faith in immortality carries with it the assurance of a Divine reassessment of earth's inequalities.
From What Peace Means by Van Dyke, Henry
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