reallocation

[ ree-al-uh-key-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act or process of reassigning or reapportioning something:

   These modernization programs will require either an increase in spending or a reallocation of resources within the organization’s budget.

   Large-scale reallocation of irrigation water to municipal and industrial uses seems certain in the coming decades.

Word History and Origins

Origin of reallocation¹

re- ( def ) + allocation ( def )

Example Sentences

One, it is critical that we are getting those allocations to the community as fast as possible.

From Voice of San Diego

Sun Country received less than 10% of its 2019 revenue, the smallest allocation in relation to its revenue among top airlines.

From Washington Post

The federal government will make recommendations on who should have priority to get the vaccine, and make allocations to the states.

From Washington Post

You need to increase the memory allocation because Lighthouse tests need more than 256Mb to run.

From Search Engine Land

We continue to adopt a disciplined and flexible approach to capital allocation in the face of market volatility.

From Fortune