reval: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very LowFormal, Institutional, Technical
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What does “reval” mean?
A rare or uncommon term often referring to a university reassessment or revaluation of a student's work or, in business contexts, to a formal reassessment or revaluation.
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Meaning and Definition
A rare or uncommon term often referring to a university reassessment or revaluation of a student's work or, in business contexts, to a formal reassessment or revaluation.
It can imply a process of reconsideration, review, or recalculation, often in an official or institutional context to adjust a prior decision, grade, or valuation.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
In UK higher education, 'reval' can be an informal shortening for a 'revaluation' of a piece of work or a remarking. In US contexts, it is extremely rare and not standardized; 'reassessment' or 'reevaluation' are preferred.
Connotations
Institutional, procedural, administrative.
Frequency
Extremely low in both varieties, marginally more likely in specific UK university slang.
Grammar
How to Use “reval” in a Sentence
to request a [reval] of somethingto apply for a [reval]Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “reval” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The board decided to reval the property assets.
- I need to reval my dissertation before submission.
American English
- The accountant will reval the company's holdings.
- They revalued the imports. ('Reval' as a verb is non-standard in US English.)
adjective
British English
- She submitted a reval request form.
- The reval process can take several weeks.
American English
- The reval procedure is outlined in the handbook.
- He attended a reval meeting. (Extremely rare.)
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Potentially used in finance for 'revaluation', but 'reval' is non-standard.
Academic
Informal term in some UK universities for requesting a re-mark of an exam or dissertation.
Everyday
Virtually never used.
Technical
Possible clipped form in institutional or administrative documentation.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “reval”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “reval”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “reval”
- Using 'reval' in general writing or speech as if it were a common word.
- Misspelling as 'revel' (which means to enjoy oneself).
- Assuming it is a standard verb (it is primarily a noun).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a recognized but very rare clipping of 'revaluation', primarily used in specific institutional jargon (e.g., some UK universities). It is not part of general vocabulary.
While technically possible by conversion (noun to verb), it is highly non-standard. Always prefer 're-evaluate', 'reassess', or 'revalue'.
In academic contexts, they are often synonyms. 'Reval' might imply a more formal, full revaluation process, while 'remark' is more common for simply having work looked at again for grading.
No. Learners should be aware of its existence due to its niche use, but should not actively incorporate it into their productive vocabulary. Use standard terms like 'reassessment' instead.
A rare or uncommon term often referring to a university reassessment or revaluation of a student's work or, in business contexts, to a formal reassessment or revaluation.
Reval is usually formal, institutional, technical in register.
Reval: in British English it is pronounced /ˈriːvæl/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈriːvæl/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: REassess the VALue = REVAL.
Conceptual Metaphor
RE-CALIBRATION (adjusting a measurement or judgment).
Practice
Quiz
In which context is the term 'reval' most likely to be encountered?