Reexamina

Reexamina is a word found in Spanish and Portuguese. It is the third-person singular present indicative form of the verb reexaminar in both languages, and it can also function as the corresponding imperative in some contexts. The meaning is to examine again, to review or reconsider something that has already been evaluated. In English, the related terms are reexamine or re-examination.

Etymology and form: Reexamina combines the prefix re- (again) with the verb examinar (to examine), yielding a form that is commonly used in everyday language as well as in formal writing in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking contexts. The spelling is identical in both languages for this grammatical form, though the exact usage depends on the sentence and gender of the subject.

Usage and examples: In Spanish, one might say, “El comité reexamina las pruebas,” meaning the committee re-examines the evidence. In Portuguese, a typical sentence is, “O juiz reexamina as provas,” meaning the judge re-examines the proofs. The term generally appears in contexts where a decision, assessment, or evaluation is being reviewed or updated.

Context and note: While primarily a verb form in everyday language, “reexamina” can also appear as part of a title, label, or brand name in creative or organizational contexts, though such uses are incidental rather than standard. In legal or administrative writing, guidance tends to use the broader noun “reexamen” or the verb form reexaminar, depending on the jurisdiction and language.

See also: reexamination, reexamine, examinar, examinar (Portuguese verb).