Meaning & use

Reexamination

noun·Academic

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a further, careful examination of something, especially to check earlier conclusions or evidence

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The judge ordered a reexamination of the forensic evidence.

Her illness prompted a reexamination of the company's sick-leave policy.

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Common in law and academia, where prior conclusions, evidence, or policies are formally revisited in light of new information.

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reassessmentreview

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