Revaluate

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. To assess or examine again in order to determine a new value or worth ; to reconsider an opinion or judgment based on additional information or changed circumstances ; to revise the estimated importance or effectiveness of something
2. To conduct a fresh appraisal or appraisal to establish a revised valuation ; to rethink a previous conclusion or stance by incorporating new insights or data ; to update the estimation of something's significance or condition
3. To perform another evaluation to establish an altered price or significance ; to reevaluate a belief or decision by reflecting on updated evidence or experiences ; to adjust an existing assessment of value, quality, or status based on renewed analysis

Etymology: "Revaluate" is formed from the prefix "re-", meaning "again" or "back," attached to "valuate," a verb meaning to assess the worth of something. "Valuate" itself is a back-formation from "valuation," which is built on "value," so the word is essentially a double layer of valuing: first the act of putting a price or worth on something, then doing it once more. The prefix does the real work here. "Re-" attaches freely to English verbs to signal a repeated action, as in "rebuild" or "reread," and "revaluate" follows that pattern exactly. Its meaning is therefore transparent: a revaluation is an assessment made anew, often because circumstances have changed or earlier figures no longer hold. Writers most often use it of prices, currencies, and reputations that need fresh judgment.

Synonyms: reassess, reevaluate, reconsider, reappraise, review

Antonyms: ignore, neglect, disregard, dismiss, overlook