Meaning & use

reconsideration

noun·Academic

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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