reconsideration (n.)

"act of reconsidering, a second consideration," 1650s, noun of action from reconsider (q.v.).

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1570s, "consider (a matter) again, turn over in the mind again," a sense now obsolete, from French reconsidérer and probably in part a native formation from re- "back, again" + consider. Meaning "to consider (a decision) a second time with a view to changing it if doing so seems warranted" is by 1849. Related: Reconsidered; reconsidering.

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Definitions of reconsideration

reconsideration (n.)

a consideration of a topic (as in a meeting) with a view to changing an earlier decision;

reconsideration (n.)

thinking again about a choice previously made;

Synonyms: second thought / afterthought / rethink

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