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Webster 1913 Edition


Reconsider

Reˊcon-sid′er

(r?ˊk?n-s?d′?r)
,
Verb.
T.
1.
To consider again;
as, to
reconsider
a subject
.
2.
(Parliamentary Practice)
To take up for renewed consideration, as a motion or a vote which has been previously acted upon.

Webster 1828 Edition


Reconsider

RECONSID'ER

,
Verb.
T.
[re and consider.]
1.
To consider again; to turn in the mind again; to review.
2.
To annul; to take into consideration a second time and rescind; as, to reconsider a motion in a legislative body; to reconsider a vote. The vote has been reconsidered, that is, rescinded.

Definition 2024


reconsider

reconsider

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Verb

reconsider (third-person singular simple present reconsiders, present participle reconsidering, simple past and past participle reconsidered)

  1. To consider a matter thought already to have been decided.
    Is there any way I can get you to reconsider selling your car?
  2. In parliamentary procedure, a motion to bring back for further debate and a revote a motion that has already been passed.

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