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reallocation

American

[ree-al-uh-key-shuhn] / ˌri æl əˈkeɪ ʃən /

Sometimes re-allocation

noun

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.

Etymology

Origin of reallocation

re- ( def. ) + allocation ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Secondly, this is more than just reallocation of resources.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Wang says this is likely due to seasonal headwinds stemming from the Lunar New Year holiday, as well as production reallocation as the company prepares for the mass production of a new model.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Tan sees more capital headroom supporting more effective capital optimisation and reallocation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

New technology often causes labor reallocation over time, rather than complete displacement.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 5, 2025

The dramatic shift toward punitiveness resulted in a massive reallocation of public resources.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

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