reorganization

[ree-awr-guh-nuh-zey-shuh n]

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noun

the act or process of reorganizing; state of being reorganized.
Finance. a reconstruction of a business corporation, including a marked change in capital structure, often following a failure and receivership or bankruptcy trusteeship.

Origin of reorganization

First recorded in 1805–15; re- + organization

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Examples from the Web for reorganization

Contemporary Examples

But when the reorganization came, the role for Moses did not.
‘The Power Broker’ Turns 40: How Robert Caro Wrote a Masterpiece
Scott Porch
September 16, 2014
Despite starting with a flourish, that site has gone quiet in recent days as it undergoes a reorganization.
Guardian and WaPo Share Pulitzer: Snowden Hails Victory for “More Accountable Democracy”
David Freedlander
April 14, 2014
We have bankruptcy laws and reorganization laws on our books for a reason.
Rick Perry on the Record
Andrew Romano
August 12, 2011
Of course, now that the reorganization is official, the speculation stops and the backbiting from disenchanted executives begins.
7 Winners, 9 Losers at the New NBC
Peter Lauria
November 17, 2010
His new title will be Chairman NBC Universal International and he will be relocating to London as part of the reorganization.
7 Winners, 9 Losers at the New NBC
Peter Lauria
November 17, 2010

Historical Examples

To quell this feeling, a reorganization of the army was effected.
Four Years in Rebel Capitals
T. C. DeLeon
The Polish revolution caused the reorganization of European policies.
The Story of Russia
R. Van Bergen, M.A.
This demanded a reorganization of the army, which was increased by 900,000 men.
The Story of Russia
R. Van Bergen, M.A.
But the first step in such a reorganization must be a change of officers.
History of the English People, Volume VI (of 8)
John Richard Green
He threw himself heart and soul into the reorganization of his household.
The Rough Road
William John Locke

British Dictionary definitions for reorganization

reorganization

reorganisation

noun

the act of organizing or the state of being organized again

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Word Origin and History for reorganization

n.

also re-organization, 1801, in translations from French, noun of action from reorganize.

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Examples from the Web for reorganization

Contemporary Examples

But when the reorganization came, the role for Moses did not.

Despite starting with a flourish, that site has gone quiet in recent days as it undergoes a reorganization.

We have bankruptcy laws and reorganization laws on our books for a reason.

Of course, now that the reorganization is official, the speculation stops and the backbiting from disenchanted executives begins.

His new title will be Chairman NBC Universal International and he will be relocating to London as part of the reorganization.

Historical Examples

To quell this feeling, a reorganization of the army was effected.

The Polish revolution caused the reorganization of European policies.

This demanded a reorganization of the army, which was increased by 900,000 men.

But the first step in such a reorganization must be a change of officers.

He threw himself heart and soul into the reorganization of his household.

reorganization

reorganisation

Word Origin and History for reorganization

n.

Origin of reorganization