Reconsideration

Pronunciation: /riːkənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of reconsideration

noun a careful thought or consideration of a matter or issue

Example Sentences

A1 I asked for reconsideration of my grade on the test.

A2 The student requested reconsideration of the disciplinary action taken against him.

B1 After careful reconsideration, the committee decided to approve the proposal.

B2 The court granted a reconsideration of the case due to new evidence being presented.

C1 The board of directors will meet next week for a reconsideration of the company's strategic plan.

C2 The artist's work underwent a thorough reconsideration by art critics, leading to a new appreciation for his talent.

Examples of reconsideration in a Sentence

formal The board will take your request for reconsideration into account before making a final decision.

informal You might want to ask for reconsideration of your grade before the end of the semester.

slang I'm gonna need a serious reconsideration on my outfit for tonight's party.

figurative Sometimes it's good to give yourself a moment of reconsideration before jumping into a new project.

Grammatical Forms of reconsideration

• past tense: reconsidered
• plural: reconsiderations
• comparative: more reconsideration
• superlative: most reconsideration
• present tense: reconsiders
• future tense: will reconsider
• perfect tense: have reconsidered
• continuous tense: is reconsidering
• singular: reconsideration
• positive degree: reconsideration
• infinitive: to reconsider
• gerund: reconsidering
• participle: reconsidered

Origin and Evolution of reconsideration

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'reconsideration' originated from the Latin word 'reconsiderare', which means to reexamine or think over again.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the early 17th century, 'reconsideration' has evolved to encompass the idea of reviewing or reassessing a decision or opinion.