preispitivati

Preispitivati is a verb found in several South Slavic languages, including Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian, and Slovenian. It means to examine again, reassess, or reconsider something that has been previously stated, decided, or assumed. The term is used in formal or analytical contexts—such as policy reviews, legal analyses, scientific discussions, and journalism—to denote a re-evaluation of evidence, arguments, or conclusions rather than a mere verification.

Etymology and aspect: The word is built from the prefix pre- (again, before) and the verb ispitat(i) ‘to test or investigate.’ In these languages, there is a perfective counterpart, preispitati, referring to a completed re-examination, and an imperfective form, preispitivati, describing an ongoing or repeated process. Inflection follows standard patterns of the respective language; exact endings vary by person and tense.

Usage and collocations: Preispitivati is commonly paired with nouns such as odluke (decisions), tvrdnje (claims), dokazi (evidence), and politika (policy). It is often used when authorities, institutions, or researchers re-examine assumptions, data, or procedures. The tone is typically formal and neutral, though critics may use it to challenge established positions. In contemporary discourse, the term signals diligence in review rather than hostility to prior conclusions.

The concept is widely used in policy, law, and science to ensure procedures and conclusions are scrutinized. Exact form and nuance differ among Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian, and Slovenian.