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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However, the German state's environment minister Till Backhaus said a reassessment had found a less intrusive approach.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
“We are in a period when the post-Covid era inflation has left a very deep mark,” and the reassessment of how central banks should act is perhaps a reflection of that, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 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
Simultaneously, other institutions, such as schools, the church, the military, embodying permanency and stability, are undergoing drastic reassessment.
From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai
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