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reevaluate

/ˌriːɪˈvæljueɪt/ [reevaluate]

[verb] To assess or evaluate something again, typically with the aim of making changes or forming a new judgment based on new evidence or circumstances.

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reexamine

/ˌriːɪɡˈzæmɪn/ [reexamine]

[verb] To examine something again, typically in order to change one's opinion or to discover new information.

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referential

/ˌrɛf.əˈrɛn.ʃəl/ [referential]

[adjective] Serving to refer to something; containing or providing references or allusions.

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referred

/rɪˈfɜːrd/ [referred]

[verb] Directed someone to a person, place, or authority for information, help, or action.

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refined

/rɪˈfaɪnd/ [refined]

[adjective] Having or showing a high degree of refinement, elegance, or cultured taste.

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reformulation

/ˌriːˌfɔːrmjuˈleɪʃən/ [reformulation]

[noun] The act of expressing something in a different way or using different words, often to clarify, simplify, or improve the original statement.

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refrain

/rɪˈfreɪn/ [refrain]

[verb] To stop oneself from doing something; to abstain or hold back.

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refresher

/rɪˈfrɛʃ.ər/ [refresher]

[noun] A drink or snack that provides a feeling of renewed energy or coolness.

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refrigeration

/rɪˌfrɪdʒəˈreɪʃən/ [refrigeration]

[noun] The process of cooling or freezing substances, typically food or medicine, to preserve them or keep them at a low temperature.

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refuge

/ˈrɛf.juːdʒ/ [refuge]

[noun] A condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble; a place that provides such shelter.

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refurbished

/ˌriːˈfɜːrbɪʃt/ [refurbished]

[adjective] Restored to a good condition, typically referring to electronic or mechanical goods that have been inspected, repaired, and cleaned for resale.

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refused

/rɪˈfjuːzd/ [refused]

[verb] To indicate or show that one is not willing to do, give, or allow something.

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regimen

/ˈrɛdʒ.ɪ.mən/ [regimen]

[noun] A regulated system or course of treatment, diet, or exercise intended to promote health or achieve a specific goal.

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regional government

/ˈriːdʒənəl ˈɡʌvənmənt/ [regional government]

[noun] An administrative or political body that exercises authority over a specific geographical area within a country, typically serving as an intermediary between the national government and local authorities.

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regression

/rɪˈɡrɛʃ.ən/ [regression]

[noun] A return to a former, less developed, or less mature state.

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regressive assimilation

/rɪˈɡrɛsɪv əˌsɪməˈleɪʃən/ [regressive assimilation]

[noun] A phonological process in which a speech sound is modified to become more similar to a following sound, often sharing features such as place or manner of articulation.

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regular

/ˈrɛɡ.jʊ.lər/ [regular]

[adjective] Conforming to a rule, standard, or pattern; happening at uniform intervals.

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regularly

/ˈreɡjʊləli/ [regularly]

[adverb] At uniform intervals of time; habitually or repeatedly.

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