reconsideration
noun/ˌriːkənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #17,924 most common English word
Meaning
the act of thinking about a decision or opinion again, especially with the possibility of changing it.
Example sentence
After receiving new evidence, the judge agreed to give the case reconsideration.
Synonyms & related words
- review
- reexamination
- reassessment
- revision
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