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
Saturday’s incident is sure to prompt a reassessment within the Secret Service of preparations for a site it has secured dozens of times in recent decades.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
However, the German state's environment minister Till Backhaus said a reassessment had found a less intrusive approach.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
But the latest allegations against Chávez are going to require more accountability and reassessment.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
These four factors coalesced during 1948 and led to a reassessment of policy and, finally, to a volte-face.
From Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 by MacGregor, Morris J.
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