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reappraisal

British

/ ˌriːəˈpreɪzəl /

noun

the assessment or estimation again of the worth, value, or quality of a person or thing

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"These figures must lead us to a profound, thorough reappraisal," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Gold’s record-setting rally which really took off last summer, is leading to a reappraisal of many assets in terms of their relative valuation.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026

As with other anxiety disorders, exposure and cognitive reappraisal are more effective than reassurance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

This is Sudan Archives’ allow-me-to-reintroduce myself era, a reappraisal after drastic personal overhaul, one that refuses to exploit upheaval for material.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2025

The reappraisal was the same but the questions were different.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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