reexamine

or re-ex·am·ine

[ ree-ig-zam-in ]

verb (used with object)

, re·ex·am·ined, re·ex·am·in·ing.

1. to examine again.
2. Law. to examine (a witness) again after having questioned them previously.

Other Words From

• reex·amin·a·ble adjective
• reex·ami·nation noun
• reex·amin·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reexamine¹

First recorded in 1585–95; re- + examine

Example Sentences

Jones is renowned for “reexamining” American tragedies and decrying them as a hoax.

From Los Angeles Times

That’s 14 times less than the proposed limit under CDPR, which has been fiercely contested and will be reexamined in the coming months.

From Los Angeles Times

Even before his arrest, Williams’ tensions with the Bad Boy Records founder had resurfaced, spawning articles that reexamined her previous comments.

From Los Angeles Times

The reimagining of Universal Monsters arrives amid a cultural climate that in recent years has sought to reexamine popular narratives, specifically when it comes to topics of diversity and inclusion.

From Los Angeles Times

Williams is one of more than 50 progressive prosecutors who have sought to reduce incarceration rates over the last decade and reexamine cases for potential constitutional violations or excessive sentences.

From Salon

Related Words

• reconsider
• review