re-evaluating
|re-e-val-u-at-ing|
B2
/ˌriː.ɪˈvæl.juˌeɪ.tɪŋ/
(re-evaluate)
assess again
Etymology
Etymology Information
're-evaluate' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'evaluate' which comes from the Latin 'valere' meaning 'to be strong or worthy'.
Historical Evolution
The word 'evaluate' evolved from the French 'évaluer', which was derived from the Latin 'valere'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to assess the value or worth of something', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to assess or appraise again, often with the aim of making changes or improvements.
The company is re-evaluating its marketing strategy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45