reorganization

[ree-awr-guh-nuh-zey-shuhn]

noun

1. the act or process of reorganizing; state of being reorganized.

2. Finance.,  a reconstruction of a business corporation, including a marked change in capital structure, often following a failure and receivership or bankruptcy trusteeship.

reorganization

/ ˌriːɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of organizing or the state of being organized again

Word History and Origins

Origin of reorganization¹

First recorded in 1805–15; re- + organization

Example Sentences

Rather than negotiating to extend that pact, Pitchford and his team MCE have been working on plans for a dramatic reorganization.

From Los Angeles Times

“These agencies are undergoing significant reorganizations and staff reductions,” a city official told a frustrated constituent in early August.

From Salon

The reorganization of the data annotators team comes on the back of a leadership shake-up at the team that saw nine employees reportedly exit the firm last week.

From Los Angeles Times

The budget airline initially filed for reorganization bankruptcy, seeking Chapter 11 protection in November 2024.

From Los Angeles Times

The reorganization plan for HHS involves consolidating the remnants of these parts of the agency, along with several others, into a new division called the Administration for a Healthy America.

From Salon

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