— reconsideration , n.
/ree'keuhn sid"euhr/ , v.t.
1. to consider again, esp. with a view to change of decision or action: to reconsider a refusal.
2. Parl. Proc. to take up for consideration a second time, as a motion or a vote, as with the view of reversing or modifying action taken.
v.i.
3. to reconsider a matter.
[ 1565-75; RE- + CONSIDER ]
Syn. 1. rethink, review, reexamine, reevaluate.