re-examination

noun3

1. •
   A second or subsequent examination.

   • Mr. Dunbar also urged re-examination of present track maintenance methods. — 1961
2. •
   Subsequent questioning of a witness after cross-examination.
3. •
   (US) In United States patent law, a procedure under which an issued patent is returned to the examiner to determine if it remains valid in light of newly discovered prior art.