reappraisal
|re/ap/prais/al|
B2
/ˌriːəˈpreɪzəl/
reevaluation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reappraisal' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'appraisal' from the Latin 'appretiare,' meaning 'to value or assess.'
Historical Evolution
'appretiare' transformed into the Old French word 'appriser,' and eventually became the modern English word 'appraisal,' with 're-' added to indicate repetition.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to value again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'reevaluating or reassessing something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of reassessing or reevaluating something, often with a new perspective.
The company conducted a reappraisal of its assets.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45