reexamines

Reexamines is the third-person singular present tense of the verb reexamine, meaning to examine again or reassess something that has already been considered. The word combines the prefix re- meaning “again” with examine, which denotes inspecting, studying, or evaluating in detail. It can appear as reexamine (closed form) or re-examine (hyphenated); the corresponding noun is reexamination.

Usage spans several contexts. In legal settings, judges or reviewing bodies may reexamine evidence or testimonies, often during appeals or post-trial reviews. In patent law, a reexamination is a formal procedure to reconsider the validity of issued claims based on prior art or new information. In science and academia, researchers reexamine data, methods, or conclusions when new results or critiques arise. In everyday language, individuals reexamine decisions, beliefs, or assumptions in light of additional information.

Nuance and related terms. Reexamination emphasizes renewed scrutiny rather than an automatic reversal of an original finding. Related terms include reexamination (the noun form), reassessment, reconsideration, and reanalysis.

Examples. The committee reexamines the case after receiving new documents. The patent office granted a reexamination of the claims to clarify prior art references. Overall, reexamines convey a deliberate act of revisiting conclusions to ensure accuracy or to incorporate new evidence.