rethink

re- +‎ think

Verb

• IPA^(key): /ɹiːˈθɪŋk/

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• Rhymes: -ɪŋk

Noun

• IPA^(key): /ˈɹiːθɪŋk/

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rethink (third-person singular simple present rethinks, present participle rethinking, simple past and past participle rethought)

1. To think again about something, with the intention of changing or replacing it.

   Disability rights advocates are encouraging people to rethink the words "crazy" and "insane" as they stigmatize mental health.

rethink (plural rethinks)

1. The act of thinking again about something.

   This business plan of yours looks risky. It needs a rethink.

   • 2021 May 29, David Hytner, “Chelsea win Champions League after Kai Havertz stuns Manchester City”, in The Guardian‎:

     Guardiola needed a rethink and his hand was forced when De Bruyne was forced off in the 58th minute after a check by Rüdiger.

   • 2022 September 21, Howard Johnston, “Network News: HS2's Interchange station to create 1,000 extra jobs”, in RAIL, number 966, page 16:

     There was a complete rethink in 2020, following a review into why costs rose by £100 million in the space of a year.

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