reappraisal

noun

re·​ap·​prais·​al (ˌ)rē-ə-ˈprā-zəl How to pronounce reappraisal (audio)
plural reappraisals
: the act or an instance of reappraising something : a second or fresh appraisal
Commissioners voted not to adopt the state-certified tax rate calculated after the most recent reappraisal but to keep the existing rate …Judy Walton

Examples of reappraisal in a Sentence

teachers are undertaking a reappraisal of the current grading system, as the consensus is that A's have been given out too easily of late
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North Texas school and city representatives warned of millions in possible financial losses without annual reappraisals. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2025 Every-other-year reappraisals could also mean more frequent, if smaller, tax increases for property owners. Nate Rau, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025 The course teaches eight skills, including gratitude, savoring and positive reappraisal, which is the ability to see the bright side of a situation. Allison Aubrey, NPR, 4 Mar. 2025 The sale will prompt a reappraisal of value and creative labor. Gerui Wang, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reappraisal

Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reappraisal was in 1823

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“Reappraisal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reappraisal. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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