reappraisal

reappraisal
reappraisal UK US /ˌriːəˈpreɪzəl/ noun [C or U]
► the process of examining a situation or activity again in order to make changes to it, for example in order to make it more modern or effective: a reappraisal of sth »

Extra funding necessary to cope with the impact of climate change could be raised through a reappraisal of environmental priorities.

 call for/force/prompt a reappraisal of sth »

Demand for technology stocks has forced a reappraisal of investor attitudes towards the financial services sector.

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Vets in Europe have called for a radical reappraisal of farming methods throughout the European Union.

► the process of changing a calculation of the financial value of something, for example because of increases in price or interest rates: »

A reappraisal of all residential property in New Orleans was ordered by the Tax Commission.

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Current tax rates will remain the same pending reappraisal.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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  • reappraisal — n. to do, make a reappraisal * * * make a reappraisal to do …   Combinatory dictionary

  • reappraisal — UK [ˌriːəˈpreɪz(ə)l] / US [ˌrɪəˈpreɪz(ə)l] noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms reappraisal : singular reappraisal plural reappraisals an occasion when you consider an attitude or situation again Derived word: reappraise verb transitive Word… …   English dictionary

  • reappraisal — re|ap|prais|al [ ,riə preızl ] noun count or uncount an occasion when you consider an attitude or situation again: American policy in this area is due for a serious reappraisal. ╾ re|ap|praise verb transitive …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • reappraisal — n. * * * …   Universalium

  • reappraisal — noun A second look at or reassess a value of something; a new appraisal …   Wiktionary

  • reappraisal — re·ap·prais·al || ‚rɪːə preɪzl n. new estimate, new assessment, new appraisal …   English contemporary dictionary

  • reappraisal — re·appraisal …   English syllables

  • reappraisal — re ap•prais′al n …   From formal English to slang

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