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reallocate

 

[ ˌriːˈælΙ™ΛŒkeΙͺt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

data management

To assign or transfer (resources or duties) to a different place or use, especially in a way that maximizes efficiency or effectiveness.

Synonyms

reassign, redistribute, transfer.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

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Word Description / Examples
reallocate

Use this word when money, resources, or tasks are being distributed again for different purposes or departments.

  • The company decided to reallocate the budget to support the new project.
  • We need to reallocate the resources to ensure all departments have what they need.
reassign

Choose this word when changing the person responsible for a task or role, often within an organization.

  • The manager will reassign the project to a different team member.
  • After the restructuring, several employees were reassigned to new positions.
transfer

Use this word when moving items, funds, or people from one place or status to another, often implying a change in location.

  • He will transfer funds from his savings account to his checking account.
  • The student decided to transfer to another university for his sophomore year.
redistribute

This word is best used when spreading out items, wealth, or resources more evenly or differently among a group.

  • The government plans to redistribute wealth to reduce inequality.
  • We need to redistribute the supplies to ensure everyone gets enough.

Examples of usage

  • The company decided to reallocate funds from marketing to research and development.
  • The manager reallocated the work tasks to balance the workload among team members.

Etymology

The word 'reallocate' originated from the combination of 're-' meaning 'again' or 'back' and 'allocate' meaning 'to distribute or assign'. The concept of reallocating resources has been a key aspect of efficient resource management and optimization in various fields, especially in business and project management.

See also: allocatable, allocate, allocated, allocating, allocation, misallocate, reallocation, unallocated, underallocation.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,425, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.