reassess
UK[ˌriːəˈses]US[ˌriːəˈses]
v
to think about something again, especially in order to decide whether to change your opinion or judgment about it
v
to calculate or estimate the value, amount, or quality of something again
Morpheme Breakdown
re
assess
re
again
assess
evaluate
Etymology
the word 'reassess' is a modern english formation, combining the latin-derived prefix 're-' with the verb 'assess'. the core verb 'assess' originates from latin 'assidere', a compound of 'ad-' (to) and 'sedere' (to sit), reflecting the historical practice of officials sitting together to determine taxes or values. the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', is one of the most productive prefixes in english, indicating repetition. therefore, 'reassess' logically builds upon the concept of evaluation, adding the specific nuance of performing that action a second time or anew, often in light of new information or changing circumstances.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + assess (evaluate)
re- (latin origin, a prefix meaning 'again' or 'back'), assess (from latin 'assessus', past participle of 'assidere' meaning 'to sit by, to assist in the office of a judge', later 'to fix a tax', functioning as the core verb meaning 'to evaluate').
Examples
the company will reassess its marketing strategy after the poor quarterly results.
after the accident, the insurance adjuster had to reassess the damage to the vehicle.
it's a good idea to reassess your career goals every few years.