reexamination

• Nom désignant l'action d'examiner à nouveau quelque chose, par exemple un témoin lors d'un procès après le contre-interrogatoire, ou un patient pour suivre l'évolution d'un traitement déjà prescrit.

A noun referring to the act of examining something again, such as a witness in a legal proceeding after cross-examination, or a patient to monitor earlier treatment.

1. Legal questioningC1formallegal

   The questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness, after that witness has been subject to cross-examination.

   Réinterrogatoire direct

   • The lawyer conducted a thorough reexamination of the witness.
   • During reexamination, the attorney clarified the earlier testimony.
   • The judge allowed a brief reexamination after cross-examination.

   Synonymesredirectredirect examination

2. Medical follow-upB2formalmedical

   A subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment.

   Réexamen médical de suivi

   • The doctor scheduled a reexamination to check the patient's recovery.
   • A reexamination of the wound showed signs of healing.
   • The patient returned for a reexamination after the initial surgery.

   Synonymescheckupfollow-upreassessmentreview