reexamine

Or re-ex·am·ine

[ree-ig-zam-in]

verb (used with object)

reexamined, reexamining 

1. to examine again.

2. Law.,  to examine (a witness) again after having questioned them previously.

Other Word Forms

• reexaminable adjective
• reexamination noun
• reexaminer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reexamine¹

First recorded in 1585–95; re- + examine

Example Sentences

"Although we have been working on this issue, we will use this incident as an opportunity to reexamine the governance and compliance system of the football world and to thoroughly strengthen and improve it."

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The new PBS documentary, “Omara: Cuba’s Legendary Diva,” looks to reexamine and capture the beauty and the chaos of these other many lives.

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Nixon’s is a familiar story, but it’s worth reexamining in light of events that unfolded over the weekend.

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They not only shot down legislation allowing for older split-jury verdicts to be reexamined, they passed a bill gutting the ability of prosecutors to offer plea deals.

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“After the merger failed, they had to reexamine their strategy and focus on how they can grow and compete without that scale,” he said.

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Related Words

• reconsider 
• review