Reconsideration

/ˌriːˌkɒnsɪˈdeɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action of considering something again, especially with the intention of changing a decision or opinion.

After much reconsideration, she decided to accept the job offer.

A formal request for a decision to be reviewed or changed.

The company submitted a reconsideration for their earlier proposal to the board.

The process of reevaluating a previous conclusion or stance.

His reconsideration of the policy led to significant changes that benefited the community.

From the prefix 're-' meaning again + 'consideration', from Latin 'consideratio', meaning careful thought.

second thoughts

Doubts or reconsideration about a decision.

think twice

To reconsider or think more carefully.

have a change of heart

To change one's opinion or decision.

reconsider

To think about something again, especially in order to make a different decision.

consideration

The process of thinking carefully about something.

Rethink

I might need to rethink my plans after hearing that news.

Take a step back

Sometimes you just have to take a step back to see the bigger picture.