Meaning & use
reconsideration
A further review of a decision or opinion, especially with a view to changing it.
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The board agreed to a reconsideration of the budget after employees raised concerns.
She asked the judge for reconsideration of the sentence in light of new evidence.
A note on using this word
Reconsideration is often used formally in legal, academic, or administrative contexts and typically implies an official request to revisit a ruling.
Words with a similar meaning
reviewreappraisal
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