revaluate: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C2Formal / Technical
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What does “revaluate” mean?
To evaluate or assess something again, often to update its value, worth, or status.
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Meaning and Definition
To evaluate or assess something again, often to update its value, worth, or status.
To reconsider the value, importance, or effectiveness of something in light of new information or changing circumstances; often used in financial, strategic, or personal reflection contexts.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Both varieties accept the word, but 're-evaluate' (with a hyphen) is more frequent in both. In British English, 'revaluate' may be perceived as slightly more formal or financial. No spelling variation specific to the verb form.
Connotations
In both varieties, carries a formal, deliberate, and systematic connotation. In business, implies an official process.
Frequency
Low-frequency in general discourse. More likely encountered in financial reporting, academic analysis, or strategic planning texts than in everyday speech.
Grammar
How to Use “revaluate” in a Sentence
[NP] revaluated [NP] (transitive)[NP] be revaluated (passive)Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “revaluate” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The council must revaluate its spending priorities annually.
- Historic buildings are regularly revaluated for insurance purposes.
American English
- The firm will revaluate its assets after the merger.
- We need to revaluate our marketing strategy in light of the new data.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
The board decided to revaluate the company's overseas holdings after the currency fluctuation.
Academic
The study forces us to revaluate long-held theories about early urban development.
Everyday
After the accident, she had to revaluate her commitment to extreme sports.
Technical
The surveyor will revaluate the property to reflect the new zoning laws.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “revaluate”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “revaluate”
- Misspelling as 're-evaluate' (acceptable but a different form) or 'reevaluate'.
- Using it to mean simply 'appreciate more' (e.g., 'I revaluate my friends') instead of a formal reassessment.
- Confusing with 'devaluate' (to reduce in value).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Essentially yes, but 're-evaluate' is far more common in all contexts. 'Revaluate' can sound more formal or specifically financial.
It is possible but sounds very formal (e.g., 'revaluate our relationship'). 'Reassess' or 'rethink' are more natural for everyday personal contexts.
The most direct noun is 'revaluation'. 'Re-evaluation' is again more common.
Neutral. It describes a process, not an outcome. The revaluation could lead to a higher or lower assessed value or importance.
To evaluate or assess something again, often to update its value, worth, or status.
Revaluate is usually formal / technical in register.
Revaluate: in British English it is pronounced /ˌriːˈvæljueɪt/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌriˈvæljəˌweɪt/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “[None directly associated]”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: RE- + VALUE + -ATE. You give something a NEW (RE) VALUE (VALUE) by performing an action (-ATE).
Conceptual Metaphor
ACCOUNTING FOR LIFE (Life/decisions are like a balance sheet that needs periodic auditing).
Practice
Quiz
In which context is 'revaluate' MOST appropriately used?