reexamine
verb
re·ex·am·ine
(ˌ)rē-ig-ˈza-mən 
variants
or re-examine
reexamined or re-examined; reexamining or re-examining
1
: to examine (someone or something) again especially from a different point of view
reexamine the patient/evidence
reexamining our assumptions
It's healthy, I think, to reexamine old institutions and futz with them rather than throw them out entirely.—
Majorie Ingall
Majorie IngallThe great expense is in part also a political choice that should be re-examined.—Mary Graham
Mary Graham2
law
: to question (a witness) again in a legal proceeding
Each witness is first questioned by the prosecution …, then 'cross-examined' by the defence, and then sometimes 're-examined' by the prosecution.—R. M. Jackson
R. M. JacksonExamples of reexamine in a Sentence
in light of your broken leg, we should reexamine our decision to go on a hiking vacation this summer
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After spending more than three decades in prison for the killings of their parents, Erik and Lyle – along with family members, a former prosecutor and an army of online supporters – are determined to have their life sentences reexamined and secure their freedom.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
Lutnick, in a CNBC interview, said the moves will push countries to reexamine their policies and provide greater market access for U.S. products.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025
There was a lengthy delay in reexamining the DNA test results due to questions about Wilson's competency, according to the Chronicle.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Johnston: Significant tariffs on large U.S. trading partners are forcing wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers, and many other business owners to reexamine their supply chains and develop sourcing strategies that reduce the cost of tariffs while still ensuring the timely delivery of goods.
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
Lutnick, in a CNBC interview, said the moves will push countries to reexamine their policies and provide greater market access for U.S. products.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025
There was a lengthy delay in reexamining the DNA test results due to questions about Wilson's competency, according to the Chronicle.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Johnston: Significant tariffs on large U.S. trading partners are forcing wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers, and many other business owners to reexamine their supply chains and develop sourcing strategies that reduce the cost of tariffs while still ensuring the timely delivery of goods.
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Reexamine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reexamine. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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