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reconsider

[ ree-kuhn-sid-er ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to consider again, especially with a view to change of decision or action:

    to reconsider a refusal.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  2. Parliamentary Procedure. to take up for consideration a second time, as a motion or a vote, as with the view of reversing or modifying action taken.


verb (used without object)

  1. to reconsider a matter.

reconsider

/ ˌːəˈɪə /

verb

  1. to consider (something) again, with a view to changing one's policy or course of action
  2. (in a legislative assembly or similar body) to consider again (a bill or other matter) that has already been voted upon
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌ𳦴DzˌˈپDz, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • cDz·e·tDz noun
  • ܲr·Dz·İ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of reconsider1

First recorded in 1565–75; re- + consider
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The prospect of men performing mammograms has been explored unsuccessfully in the past, but Johnson believes "the world has changed" and that "the time is right" to start reconsidering the role.

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The French government has been urged to reconsider rehoming two stranded killer whales in Canada.

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Harris said that if an agreement was reached, he would "hope to be in a position then" to reconsider the Irish government's legal challenge of the UK government over Troubles legacy issues.

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Governing bodies are not compelled to amend or reconsider their rules - but if their rules now break equality law, they could face enforcement action.

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Governing bodies are not now compelled to amend or reconsider their rules.

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