reconsideration

/'ri:kən,sidə'reiʃn/

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Word: Reconsideration

Definition:
Reconsideration is a noun that means thinking again about a choice or decision you have already made. It often involves looking at the reasons for your original choice and deciding if you want to change it.

Usage Instructions:

• When to Use: You can use "reconsideration" when talking about decisions, opinions, or plans that you think might need to change. It’s common in discussions about personal choices, meetings, or official decisions.
• How to Use: It is often used in a formal context, such as in business meetings or academic discussions.

Example Sentence:

• "After hearing the feedback from her team, she decided to have a reconsideration of her project plan."

Advanced Usage:

In more complex discussions, "reconsideration" can refer to legal or formal processes where a decision is reviewed. For example, in a court case, a judge might allow for the reconsideration of a ruling if new evidence is presented.

Word Variants:

• Reconsider (verb): To think again about a decision. Example: "I need to reconsider my options before making a choice."
• Reconsidered (adjective): Something that has been thought about again. Example: "Her reconsidered opinion was more favorable."

Different Meanings:

While "reconsideration" primarily refers to thinking again about a decision, it can also imply a change in attitude or perspective towards a topic after new information is presented.

Synonyms:

• Review
• Re-evaluation
• Reflection
• Second thought

Idioms:

There aren’t specific idioms that directly use "reconsideration," but you can relate it to the phrase "think twice," which means to think carefully before making a decision.

Phrasal Verbs:

While there are no direct phrasal verbs for "reconsideration," you might encounter phrases like "go over" (to review something) or "think it over" (to consider something carefully before making a decision).

Summary:

Reconsideration is about taking a second look at a choice or decision. It helps us to be thoughtful and make better decisions based on new information or reflection.

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Noun

1. thinking again about a choice previously made
   • he had second thoughts about his purchase
2. a consideration of a topic (as in a meeting) with a view to changing an earlier decision

Synonyms

• second thought
• afterthought
• rethink