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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A second or subsequent examination. countable, uncountable

   "Mr. Dunbar also urged re-examination of present track maintenance methods."

2. 2
   Subsequent questioning of a witness after cross-examination. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   In United States patent law, a procedure under which an issued patent is returned to the examiner to determine if it remains valid in light of newly discovered prior art. US, countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

afterthoughtreconsiderationrevaluationreviewrevisionsecond thoughts

Example

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"Mr. Dunbar also urged re-examination of present track maintenance methods."

Etymology

From re- + examination.

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