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rethink

[ verb ree-thingk; noun ree-thingk ]

/ verb riˈθɪŋk; noun ˈriˌθɪŋk /

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verb (used with or without object), re·thought, re·think·ing.

to reconsider, especially profoundly.

noun

the act of reconsidering.

Origin of rethink

First recorded in 1690–1700; re- + think¹

OTHER WORDS FROM rethink

re·think·er, noun

Words nearby rethink

retentionist, retentive, retentivity, retepore, retest, rethink, rethondes, retiarius, retiary, reticence, reticent

Example sentences from the Web for rethinking

It all comes down to “rethinking the way that we utilize medication,” said Clear.

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This temporary readjustment to our conventional norm is a perfect parallel to rethinking Drops of God in terms of wine education.

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The central bank is constantly redesigning and rethinking the design of every bank note—except the lowly $1 bill.

All About the Benjamins: Here’s the Redesigned $100 Bill |Daniel Gross |October 7, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
There was an indication that MSNBC, at least, may be rethinking its reliance on these shows.

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I read with great interest a column by Michael Berube on rethinking the role and structure of the humanities PhD.

What's the Use of a PhD? |Megan McArdle |February 21, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
He seemed to be reliving the events, rethinking the thoughts he'd had then.

The Sky Is Falling |Lester del Rey
Rethinking the motivations and methods of legislation, even its legitimacy, are goals worthy of being pursued.

The Civilization of Illiteracy |Mihai Nadin
It will also require a rethinking of the relation between politicians and constituents.

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British Dictionary definitions for rethinking

rethink

verb (riːˈθɪŋk) -thinks, -thinking or -thought

to think about (something) again, esp with a view to changing one's tactics or opinions

noun (ˈriːˌθɪŋk)

the act or an instance of thinking again