reallocate
Britishverb
Other Word Forms
Explanation
To distribute something again is to reallocate. If one kindergarten classroom has too many crayons and another kindergarten class doesn't have enough, the school may want to reallocate the art supplies. If some resource needs to be handed out again in a different way, you'll have to reallocate it. Noticing that some of your party guests have two goody bags but several didn't even get one will inspire you to reallocate the party favors in a more fair way. Governments often find themselves in the position of having to reallocate money, resources, or services.
Vocabulary lists containing reallocate
"Simplexity," Vocabulary from the science writing
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"Simplexity" by Jeffrey Kluger
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"A Snake Falls to Earth" by Darcie Little Badger, List 5
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Example Sentences
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One of the investment bank’s analysts writes in a note that the divestment will allow the dual-listed breath-tech maker to sharpen its focus and to reallocate capital toward faster-growing core growth areas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
The company said it is taking steps to cuts costs and reallocate some resources to other customers.
From Barron's ● May 26, 2026
Verra Mobility plans to cut costs and reallocate resources to other customers following the contract termination.
From Barron's ● May 26, 2026
There will be reapportionment after the 2030 census to reallocate states based on population.
From Salon ● May 1, 2026
“I suppose we could go back to the drawing board and reallocate our square footage.”
From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck
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