Reevaluation or re-evaluation

The two spellings look almost the same. Both mean the same idea. Both mean to check again. We can also say re-evaluate or reevaluate. People ask which spelling is right.

We will show simple rules, give many short examples. We will also check words and verbs as we go.

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Parts-of-speech analysis of the introduction (word-by-word, simple labels and verb checks)

Below I label each word in the introduction with a part of speech. I use very simple labels and short checks. I also check verbs for tense and agreement.

This article is about reevaluation or re-evaluation

This — pronoun (points to the article)
article — noun (thing written)
is — verb (present simple). Subject This article is singular → is correct.
about — preposition (shows topic)
reevaluation — noun (one spelling)
or — conjunction (joins choices)
re-evaluation — noun (other spelling)
. — punctuation

Verb check: is matches subject This article. Sentence is complete.

The two spellings look almost the same

The — article (the)
two — adjective / determiner (number)
spellings — noun (plural)
look — verb (present simple). Subject plural → look correct.
almost — adverb (modifies look)
the — article
same — adjective (describes how alike)
. — punctuation

Verb check: look agrees with plural spellings.

Both mean the same idea

Both — pronoun (refers to the two spellings)
mean — verb (present simple). Subject Both plural → mean correct.
the — article
same — adjective
idea — noun
. — punctuation

Verb check: mean matches plural subject Both.

Both mean to check again

Both — pronoun
mean — verb (present simple)
to — infinitive marker / particle
check — verb (base)
again — adverb (modifies check)
. — punctuation

Verb check: mean fits Both.

We can also say re-evaluate or reevaluate

We — pronoun (plural)
can — modal verb (shows ability)
also — adverb (adds idea)
say — verb (base) (after modal)
re-evaluate — verb (hyphenated)
or — conjunction
reevaluate — verb (no hyphen)
. — punctuation

Verb check: can say is correct with subject We.

People ask which spelling is right

People — noun (plural)
ask — verb (present simple). People plural → ask correct.
which — pronoun (asks choice)
spelling — noun
is — verb (present simple) — matches spelling singular → is correct.
right — adjective
. — punctuation

We will show simple rules

We — pronoun
will — auxiliary verb (future)
show — verb (base)
simple — adjective
rules — noun (plural)
. — punctuation

Verb check: will show matches We.

We will give many short examples

We — pronoun
will give — future verb phrase — correct.
many — determiner
short — adjective
examples — noun (plural)
. — punctuation

Verb check: future tense consistent.

Overall check: All verbs match their subjects. Articles and prepositions are simple and precise. Sentences are complete and not run-ons.

What do reevaluationand re-evaluationmean?

Both words mean the same basic thing. They mean to look again, to check again, to think again about a choice. You can use them for work and for school. You can use them for life.

Short example: We need a reevaluation of the plan.

We (pronoun) need (verb present) a (article) reevaluation (noun) of (preposition) the (article) plan (noun).
Verb check: need matches plural subject We.

Short example with the other spelling: We need a re-evaluation of the plan.

We (pronoun) need (verb) a (article) re-evaluation (noun) of (preposition) the (article) plan (noun).
Verb check: same.

Both are nouns in these sentences. They name the act of checking again.

Spelling difference — hyphen or no hyphen?

This is the key choice. Both forms are used. Some places prefer one form more than the other.

reevaluation — no hyphen. This is one word made by adding the prefix re- to evaluation. Many style guides like this form. It is common in modern writing.
re-evaluation — with a hyphen. This form shows the prefix and the root more clearly. Some writers use the hyphen to show the two parts. Some older rules like hyphens more than modern rules.

Both are correct. The main rule is to be consistent in one piece of writing.

Example sentence: A reevaluation is planned.

A (article) reevaluation (noun) is (verb) planned (past participle adjective).
Verb check: is planned matches singular subject A reevaluation.

Example sentence: A re-evaluation is planned.

A (article) re-evaluation (noun) is (verb) planned (past participle).
Both are clear.

When to use hyphen: clarity and style

A hyphen helps when the base word is long. A hyphen can help the reader see the parts. In some cases the hyphen is helpful.

Use a hyphen when:

the base word is capitalized in the middle of a sentence (rare).
the root starts with the same letter as the prefix (e.g., re-enter is often hyphenated to avoid double ee). For re-evaluation, we have e twice. Some writers prefer the hyphen to avoid reevaluation with ee together. Both are fine.

Example: We will re-evaluate the work. (verb form)

We (pronoun) will (auxiliary) re-evaluate (verb) the (article) work (noun).
Verb check: will re-evaluate fits plural We.

When to avoid hyphen:

Many modern guides drop hyphens for common prefixes like re. So they use reevaluate and reevaluation. Both forms exist.

Verb forms — re-evaluate vs reevaluate

When you use the word as a verb, you can write re-evaluate or reevaluate. Both are valid. You can also write re-evaluated or reevaluated for past tense. You can write re-evaluating or reevaluating for ongoing action.

Examples:

Present: We re-evaluate the plan now. OR We reevaluate the plan now.
- We (pronoun) re-evaluate/reevaluate (verb) the (article) plan (noun) now (adverb).
- Verb check: present simple matches We.
Past: They re-evaluated the budget. OR They reevaluated the budget.
- They (pronoun) re-evaluated/reevaluated (verb past) the (article) budget (noun).
- Verb check: past tense matches plural They.
Progressive: She is re-evaluating the choice. OR She is reevaluating the choice.
- She (pronoun) is (auxiliary) re-evaluating/reevaluating (verb progressive) the (article) choice (noun).
- Verb check: progressive matches She.

All verb forms keep correct agreement with subjects.

Contextual examples with POS and verb checks

Here are many short sentences. Each has labels and a simple check. This helps you see the words in use.

The reevaluation begins today.
- The (article) reevaluation (noun) begins (verb present) today (adverb).
- Verb check: begins matches singular subject The reevaluation.
A re-evaluation was done last week.
- A (article) re-evaluation (noun) was (verb past) done (past participle) last (adverb) week (noun).
- Verb check: passive past matches subject.
We will reevaluate the case.
- We (pronoun) will (auxiliary) reevaluate (verb base) the (article) case (noun).
- Verb check: future fits We.
They re-evaluate each year.
- They (pronoun) re-evaluate (verb) each (determiner) year (noun).
- Verb check: present simple fits plural They.
He reevaluated his plan.
- He (pronoun) reevaluated (verb past) his (possessive) plan (noun).
- Verb check: past tense with singular He is correct.
The team is re-evaluating options.
- The (article) team (noun) is (auxiliary) re-evaluating (verb) options (noun plural).
- Verb check: progressive matches singular team.
Please allow time for reevaluation.
- Please (polite word/verb) allow (verb) time (noun) for (preposition) reevaluation (noun).
- Verb check: imperative allow correct.

Each example keeps verbs in the correct tense and matching number.

Common mistakes and simple fixes

People make some small errors with these words. Here are common mistakes and quick fixes.

In wrong way hyphen use.

Wrong: We will re evaluation the plan. (space instead of hyphen)
Fix: We will re-evaluate the plan. or We will reevaluate the plan.
- Use hyphen with prefix or make one word. Verb check: will re-evaluate correct.

Wrong prefix spacing.

Wrong: We did re evaluate the bill.
Fix: We re-evaluated the bill. or We reevaluated the bill.
- Use verb form correct for past tense.

Wrong tense after helper verbs.

Wrong: They have re-evaluate the case.
Fix: They have re-evaluated the case. or They have reevaluated the case.
- Use past participle after have.

Inconsistent spelling in one text.

Wrong: We will re-evaluate. Then we will reevaluate next week. (switching without reason)
Fix: Choose one style and stick with it. We will re-evaluate this week. We will re-evaluate next week. or We will reevaluate this week. We will reevaluate next week.
- Consistency helps readers.

Each fix keeps verbs correct.

American vs British English — any difference?

Both US and UK use both spellings. There is no hard rule that one is only for US and one for UK. Style guides differ.

Many US writers prefer reevaluate and reevaluation (no hyphen).
Many UK writers accept re-evaluate and re-evaluation with a hyphen, but they also use no-hyphen forms.
The safest way is to check the style guide you follow. If you write for a company, follow their guide.

Example sentence (US style): We will reevaluate the policy.

We (pronoun) will (auxiliary) reevaluate (verb) the (article) policy (noun).
Verb check: correct.

Example sentence (UK style): We will re-evaluate the policy.

We (pronoun) will (auxiliary) re-evaluate (verb) the (article) policy (noun).
Verb check: correct.

Both are correct and clear.

Idiomatic expressions and related words

Some phrases use the root evaluate with re-. These are common.

Re-evaluate priorities — check what matters again.
- We (pronoun) re-evaluate (verb) priorities (noun plural).
- Verb check: present simple fits We.
Undergo a reevaluation — have a formal check.
- The (article) patient (noun) may (modal) undergo (verb) a (article) reevaluation (noun).
- Verb check: modal + base verb correct.
Periodic reevaluation — regular checks over time.
- Periodic (adjective) reevaluation (noun) helps (verb) planning (gerund).
- Verb check: helps matches singular subject phrase.

Related words: reassess, review, rethink. These are simple synonyms. Use them if you want variety.

Example: We will reassess the plan.

We (pronoun) will (auxiliary) reassess (verb) the (article) plan (noun).
Verb check: future fits.

Practical tips — choose a style and be clear

Here are short tips for writers and speakers.

Pick a style and use it.
- Choose reevaluate or re-evaluate. Then use it all the way. Consistency is key.
Use the hyphen if it helps reading.
- If reevaluation looks odd with double e, use re-evaluation.
Follow your guide.
- If your school or company has a style guide, use it.
Use the verb forms right.
- After have use re-evaluated (past participle).
- After will use re-evaluate (base form).
Check subject-verb agreement.
- The reevaluation is ready. (singular)
- The reevaluations are done. (plural)
Be simple when you write for many readers.
- Use short sentences. Use clear verbs.

Each tip helps keep grammar correct.

Rewrite — improve clarity and style (simple, polished)

Now we rewrite a few sample lines to make them clearer. Each rewrite keeps words simple.

Original: We will re evaluation the report soon.
- Rewrite: We will re-evaluate the report soon. or We will reevaluate the report soon.
- Why: Fix spacing and use base verb after will.
Original: They have re evaluationed the test.
- Rewrite: They have re-evaluated the test. or They have reevaluated the test.
- Why: Use past participle re-evaluated after have.
Original: A re evaluation of the rules is needed.
- Rewrite: A re-evaluation of the rules is needed. or A reevaluation of the rules is needed.
- Why: Use a hyphen or no hyphen, but write as one noun phrase.

These rewrites fix verb forms, articles, and hyphenation.

Exercises — practice sentences and answers

Try to fix these lines. Answers follow.

We will re evaluate the plan tomorrow.
- Fix: We will re-evaluate the plan tomorrow. or We will reevaluate the plan tomorrow.
- POS check: We (pronoun) will (aux) re-evaluate/reevaluate (verb base) the (article) plan (noun) tomorrow (adverb).
They have reevaluate the data.
- Fix: They have reevaluated the data.
- POS check: have (aux) + past participle reevaluated.
The re evaluation are complete.
- Fix: The re-evaluation is complete. or The reevaluation is complete.
- POS check: re-evaluation singular → verb is.
Please allow reevaluation time.
- Fix: Please allow time for reevaluation.
- POS check: allow (verb imperative) time (noun) for (prep) reevaluation (noun).

Answers keep verb tenses and agreement correct.

Conclusion

Reevaluation and re-evaluation mean the same thing.
Both spellings are correct. Choose one. Be consistent.
Use re-evaluate or reevaluate for verbs. Use correct tense.
Check verbs for agreement. Use one style in one text. Keep writing clear.

Example final sentence: We will reevaluate and then decide.

We (pronoun) will (aux) reevaluate (verb) and (conjunction) then (adverb) decide (verb).
Verb check: will reevaluate and implied will decide fit subject We.

FAQs

Q: Which is correct, reevaluation or re-evaluation? A: Both are correct. Use one and be consistent.
Q: Which is more common in American English? A: reevaluation (no hyphen) is common in modern American use.
Q: When should I use re-evaluate instead of reevaluate? A: Use the hyphen if it helps reading or if your style guide asks for it.
Q: What is the past tense of re-evaluate? A: re-evaluated or reevaluated.
Q: How do I write the noun form? A: reevaluation or re-evaluation.
Q: Can I mix forms in one document? A: Try not to. Pick one form and use it.
Q: Is re-evaluate more formal? A: Not really. Both are fine in formal writing.
Q: How to change re-evaluate after have? A: Use have re-evaluated (past participle).
Q: Are synonyms like reassess okay? A: Yes. Reassess and review are simple synonyms.
Q: Quick tip to remember? A: For verbs: re-evaluate / reevaluate. For noun: reevaluation / re-evaluation. Be consistent.